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Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc

8.814 ratings

9.02 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

9.1

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

8.9

At first taste a little underwhelming but when I revisit it later I'm loving it. Stone fruit, pluot, pear, lychee even, chalk. Lucious yet crisp with significant phenolic bitterness. Would recommend.

At first taste a little underwhelming but when I revisit it later I'm loving it. Stone fruit, pluot, pear, lychee even, chalk. Lucious yet crisp with significant phenolic bitterness. Would recommend.

Jul 26th, 2018

9.0

My favorite California Chenin. Pear, chalky notes on the nose with lemon and tangerine on the palate.

My favorite California Chenin. Pear, chalky notes on the nose with lemon and tangerine on the palate.

Jul 11th, 2018

9.0

Very nice crisp dry wine, though wish it was off-dry and had more going on.

Very nice crisp dry wine, though wish it was off-dry and had more going on.

Jul 5th, 2018

8.4

Honestly just ok. Not what I was expecting. The Somms recommendation with our fancy Indian good.

Honestly just ok. Not what I was expecting. The Somms recommendation with our fancy Indian good.

Jun 20th, 2018

7.8

I’m guessing Chenin isn’t my thing...

I’m guessing Chenin isn’t my thing...

Jun 12th, 2018

8.8

Decent.

Decent.

Dec 30th, 2017

8.6

Fine Chenin. Nice QPR

Fine Chenin. Nice QPR

Dec 18th, 2016

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

Matt had this 5 years ago

Matt had this 5 years ago

May 21st, 2019

Greg had this 3 years ago

Greg had this 3 years ago

Aug 26th, 2021