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Kierkegaard Chenin Blanc

9.310 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Chip Hughes

Once the slight matchstick reduction blows off, this immediately becomes one of the most profound American Chenins I’ve ever tasted. Sourced from old vines patches in both Dry Creek, Sonoma and south of Sacramento. Riveting, detailed, oily in concentration and finishes close to a minute. Back label says this effort was encouraged by Leo Steen; go figure. My rating may prove conservative in a few years.

Once the slight matchstick reduction blows off, this immediately becomes one of the most profound American Chenins I’ve ever tasted. Sourced from old vines patches in both Dry Creek, Sonoma and south of Sacramento. Riveting, detailed, oily in concentration and finishes close to a minute. Back label says this effort was encouraged by Leo Steen; go figure. My rating may prove conservative in a few years.

Feb 23rd, 2020
Joe Weinberger

Like drinking a whole fruit basket. Big and layered texture. This would appeal to novice as well as seasoned wine drinkers. Buying more.

Like drinking a whole fruit basket. Big and layered texture. This would appeal to novice as well as seasoned wine drinkers. Buying more.

Nov 8th, 2020
B A
9.3

Pear and vanilla while wonderfully dry. Too much chill when served, let it warm up.

Pear and vanilla while wonderfully dry. Too much chill when served, let it warm up.

Oct 17th, 2019
Christine Maynard

One of the better California chenins I’ve had

One of the better California chenins I’ve had

Jun 23rd, 2019
David Galkowski

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

Jan 9th, 2020
B A
9.2

B had this 5 years ago

B had this 5 years ago

Dec 21st, 2019
Julie Henson

Julie had this 5 years ago

Julie had this 5 years ago

Aug 27th, 2019
Alex Simmons

Alex had this 5 years ago

Alex had this 5 years ago

Aug 9th, 2019
Keith Chin

Keith had this 6 years ago

Keith had this 6 years ago

Feb 5th, 2019
Alex Ray

Alex had this 6 years ago

Alex had this 6 years ago

Nov 27th, 2018