Winemaker Notes
For more than five decades, our family has championed Chenin Blanc — and the world has taken notice. Our 2023 Dry Chenin Blanc was named to the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025 list (No. 24), a remarkable honor that affirms our leadership with this beloved variety.
Crafted from a single vineyard in Clarksburg farmed by the Wilson family — our partners for more than 40 years — this dry, aromatic white reflects the shared values that define our relationship: sustainability, minimal intervention, and no compromises in the pursuit of quality. Today, Dry Creek Vineyard proudly produces America’s top-selling ultra-premium Chenin Blanc.
Fermented entirely in stainless steel to preserve its purity and freshness, the 2024 vintage opens with lifted aromas of jasmine, geranium, honeydew melon, white peach and pear, accented by hints of guava, cucumber, watermelon rind, kiwi and wintergreen. The vibrant palate mirrors the nose with flavors of mandarin, lemon curd, and stone fruit, balanced by lively acidity and a moderate alcohol level that makes it endlessly refreshing.
