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Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc

8.732 ratings

8.811 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

Christanna Honer

9.5

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

Antonio Gianola

8.8

Crimini mushrooms and lanolin with a creamy mouthfeel.

Crimini mushrooms and lanolin with a creamy mouthfeel.

Sep 13th, 2015

Sommelier

8.8

Pretty good balance. Opulent fruit & crushed stones.

Pretty good balance. Opulent fruit & crushed stones.

Mar 9th, 2015

8.9

Good minerality, lemony fresh, tiniest bit of barrel funk.. Enjoyed this quite a bit #cheninigans

Good minerality, lemony fresh, tiniest bit of barrel funk.. Enjoyed this quite a bit #cheninigans

Mar 8th, 2015

7.7

Hum hum

Hum hum

Jan 29th, 2015

8.8

Green apple, pear, banana, stone fruit, wet rock, minerality. Really enjoyable!

Green apple, pear, banana, stone fruit, wet rock, minerality. Really enjoyable!

Sep 3rd, 2014

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

Kick ass wines at dinner last night. Loved Nico.

Kick ass wines at dinner last night. Loved Nico.

Mar 16th, 2014

9.1

Yumm! I should drink more Chenin Blanc.

Yumm! I should drink more Chenin Blanc.

May 23rd, 2015

Julius H White Jr

8.8

Rated this and then deleted it. Ugh!

Rated this and then deleted it. Ugh!

Mar 27th, 2015

9.0

Nice wine with appetizers.

Nice wine with appetizers.

Mar 10th, 2015