Chenin Blanc from USA

Vinous, 94 points: The 2018 Chenin Blanc Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines is a dense, powerful wine that shows the more savory side of Chenin off to great effect. Dried flowers, herb, almonds and mineral inflections give the Chenin its...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Rich and sweet like golden pineapple syrup shaded with hints of violet and white pepper. The slightly sugary finish lingers effectively. Drink now through 2012. 725 cases made. -HS

Wine Enthusiast, 89 points: Foxen consistently makes one of the best Chenin Blancs in California, and sells it at a fair price. This is a very nice wine, dry and crisp, with green apple, honey and citrus flavors, and a savory hint of green.

Vinous, 91 points: (89-91) The 2014 Chenin Blanc, which emerges from 50 year-old vines, is rich, phenolic and intense to the core, with a real sense of apricot/peach pit character that dominates. Sweet floral and spice notes add nuance as...