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Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc

8.8144 ratings
8.831 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Brad Hemmer

Lush, rich, melon, wet rock, nice acidity.

Lush, rich, melon, wet rock, nice acidity.

Feb 18th, 2018
Mark Eastom

Still kicking. Med acid, baked apple, funk, rustic and waxy.

Still kicking. Med acid, baked apple, funk, rustic and waxy.

Feb 14th, 2018
Christanna Honer

Haven't had this in a year, and wow has this wine developed into a legit Chenin. Stinky lanolin aromas accompany bruised peach, Meyer lemon sorbet, waxy green leafy herb and zippy acidity, more off-dry than I remembered. Developing some richness, but so bright and lively. I might hold onto a bottle or 2 and see where it goes!

Haven't had this in a year, and wow has this wine developed into a legit Chenin. Stinky lanolin aromas accompany bruised peach, Meyer lemon sorbet, waxy green leafy herb and zippy acidity, more off-dry than I remembered. Developing some richness, but so bright and lively. I might hold onto a bottle or 2 and see where it goes!

2 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2015
Adam Kincaid

There is some depth to this I wasn’t quite expecting. Plenty of tropical fruits, but the minerality of this is what really makes it work. Has an edge to it but it’s very complimentary to this spicy enchilada.

There is some depth to this I wasn’t quite expecting. Plenty of tropical fruits, but the minerality of this is what really makes it work. Has an edge to it but it’s very complimentary to this spicy enchilada.

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2019
Craig Haarmeyer

It's got the funk!

It's got the funk!

1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2015
Byron C Mayes

Clear gold in the glass. Classic Chenin nose of golden delicious apple and hay; echoed on the palate. Medium full body. Bright acidity. Medium finish. Great with swordfish steak.

Clear gold in the glass. Classic Chenin nose of golden delicious apple and hay; echoed on the palate. Medium full body. Bright acidity. Medium finish. Great with swordfish steak.

Nov 20th, 2016
Ryan Sherman

Not bad. Not #hellachenin but tasty

Not bad. Not #hellachenin but tasty

Apr 29th, 2016
Mark Eastom

Nice Cali Chenin. Waxy, honey, tropical fruit and med acidity.

Nice Cali Chenin. Waxy, honey, tropical fruit and med acidity.

Apr 7th, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Always thinking about past vintages and lushness and volume. Wishing.

Always thinking about past vintages and lushness and volume. Wishing.

Oct 30th, 2015
Antonio Gianola

Crimini mushrooms and lanolin with a creamy mouthfeel.

Crimini mushrooms and lanolin with a creamy mouthfeel.

Sep 13th, 2015