Dry Creek Chenin Blanc

Description

History Our family winery is proud to have produced Dry Chenin Blanc each and every year of our 45-year history. For nearly 30 years our Chenin Blanc has come from the Clarksburg appellation in the Sacramento Delta. This vineyard has provided us with deli- cious fruit that expresses our Loire Valley-inspired roots. It is the perfect aperitif wine, extremely versatile and food friendly, making it one of our most beloved wines.Growing Season The 2016 harvest began with a relatively even growing season after welcome winter rains helped to alleviate the drought condi- tions. The entire ripening season enjoyed cooler than average daytime highs and cold nightsperfect for developing complex aromas and flavors. Harvest arrived earlier than usual, with a slightly smaller yield of exceptional quality fruit. September brought morning cloud cover and beautiful days with tempera- tures cruising along in the mid-80s, which led to delicious ripe flavors with lower sugars and higher acidity.Winemaker Comments This beautiful wine is wonderfully consistent vintage after vintage. At first swirl, aromatics of white pear, pineapple and banana spring forward from the glass. On the palate, the wine is re- freshing with flavors of mandarin, melon and white pear. The mouthfeel is lively and refreshing, and has a subtle creaminess. 100% stainless steel fermentation guarantees the fresh fruit character that fans of this wine have come to appreciate over the years. This classic, Loire Valley-style wine is excellent when paired with fresh oysters, seafood, or just about anything!Fermentation Stainless steel fermented at an average of 56F for 20 days. – Dry Creek Vineyard