Roark Wine Company

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc

9.121 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Santa Ynez 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
Ellen Clifford

I like it oodles. I also am on the fence as to whether I wanna have a girl date coffee meetup monthly with it cause it feels like a girlfriend wine. Which isn’t to say it’s tasty and I would never regret our honeyed slightly nuances with very squashed pear backdrop. Haven’t gotten to know the rest of Roark’s wine but should do that

I like it oodles. I also am on the fence as to whether I wanna have a girl date coffee meetup monthly with it cause it feels like a girlfriend wine. Which isn’t to say it’s tasty and I would never regret our honeyed slightly nuances with very squashed pear backdrop. Haven’t gotten to know the rest of Roark’s wine but should do that

Dec 19th, 2018
Mary Rossillo

Med+ acid, definitely feeling the roundness of the lees, not much fruit character, good example of natural wine!

Med+ acid, definitely feeling the roundness of the lees, not much fruit character, good example of natural wine!

Mar 29th, 2018
John Osgood

Beautiful Central Coast Chenin. Crisp and clean.

Beautiful Central Coast Chenin. Crisp and clean.

Jan 9th, 2017
Tripp Borstel

A Loire valley inspired California Chenin Blanc. Spruce and even Pine-Sol like nose with a slightly oily texture. Sounds strange, but I thought it delicious with my lemon caper catfish.

A Loire valley inspired California Chenin Blanc. Spruce and even Pine-Sol like nose with a slightly oily texture. Sounds strange, but I thought it delicious with my lemon caper catfish.

Jan 9th, 2017
David Dawooloo

Not bad!!
Hashtag Despacio

Not bad!!
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Jul 23rd, 2016
Ben Lehman

One of the better domestic chenins I've had

One of the better domestic chenins I've had

May 7th, 2016
Emily Tirella

amazingly amazing! so delicious.

amazingly amazing! so delicious.

Mar 5th, 2016
Ben Madeska

2013

2013

Aug 4th, 2015
Nelson Fitch

Week old Cali chenin drinking great. Crazy. $15?

Week old Cali chenin drinking great. Crazy. $15?

Jul 12th, 2015
Nate Norfolk

12.1 ABV... Classic dried pear, honeydew, and distant chalky flavors meets flowers in the attic. Loved drinking this over the course of three days.

12.1 ABV... Classic dried pear, honeydew, and distant chalky flavors meets flowers in the attic. Loved drinking this over the course of three days.

Nov 12th, 2016