Dry Creek Chenin Blanc

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 nights – perfect 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. W