Dry Creek Chenin Blanc
Dry Creek Vineyard
Dry Creek Vineyard has championed Chenin Blanc in California for decades, and this bottling is a quiet testament to why the grape deserves more attention. It delivers warmth and generosity without excess—an approachable, food-friendly white that offers far more complexity than its modest price suggests. A wine that communicates comfort before you even find the words.
Nose
Inviting aromas of ripe honeydew melon, white peach, and a whisper of honeysuckle open gently from the glass. Subtle notes of quince paste and fresh pear emerge with time, lending a quietly generous warmth to the bouquet.
Palate
Medium-bodied and round, with flavors of baked apple, ripe melon, and a honeyed mid-palate that recalls late-afternoon sunlight. A bright seam of citrus acidity keeps everything balanced, while a faint almond-skin texture adds depth and dimension.
Finish
Clean and moderately lingering, with echoes of honey, green apple, and a gentle mineral whisper that invites the next sip.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Clarksburg AVA, Sacramento River Delta
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
A whole roasted chicken basted with tarragon-laced butter, served alongside roasted root vegetables and a warm frisée salad with shallot vinaigrette—the wine's honeyed roundness embraces the herb-infused richness while its acidity cuts through the buttery skin.
Since 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard has been one of California's most devoted guardians of Chenin Blanc, sourcing from old-vine Clarksburg plantings to craft a wine that channels the grape's Old World soul through New World warmth.
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