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2023 Aperture "Soil Specific" Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

2023 Aperture "Soil Specific" Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

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Int'l Wine Review

Aperture Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2023 delivers a radiant pale straw hue with silver highlights, showcasing its vibrant character. This wine, aged in 75% stainless steel, 20% neutral French oak, and 5% cement tank aging, greets the nose with aromas of honeysuckle, chamomile, green apple skin, and crystallized lemon zest. Subtle notes of fresh linen and tropical guava add intrigue and dimension. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, offering a delicate interplay of zesty acidity and soft texture. The flavors unfold with a seamless flow, revealing layers of golden kiwi, tart pear, and a whisper of wet stone minerality. The finish is crisp and refined, maintaining a graceful lightness that lingers without heaviness. (JY)

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James Suckling

Review Date: 03/2025
A light-bodied, very fresh and dry wine with aromas of minerals and wet stones. Great acidity balances a creamy lemon curd character that’s bright and clean. Only 12.2% alcohol. Drink now or hold. (JG)

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Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 06/2024
Raised mostly in stainless steel, but 20% in neutral French oak and a splash in 5% cement, the 2023 Chenin Blanc displays a bright yellow/silver hue and is floral and dewy, with fresh aromas of white blossoms, baby powder, starfruit, and candied citrus. Medium-bodied, it’s bright through the finish, with an elegant, linear, and weightless feel. It’s really pretty and never feels austere. Coming from vines planted in the 1940s, this is a very appealing wine to drink over the next 6-8 years. (AF)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 12/2024
The 2023 Chenin Blanc was matured for six months mainly in stainless steel and 20% used French oak. It has bright aromas of white peach, kiwi, candle wax, floral perfume and flinty streaks. The light-bodied palate is pure and refreshing with gently flinty flavors and a candle smoke-laced finish. (EB)
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Product Details

Origin: Central Valley/Lodi, California, United States

Type/Varietal: Chenin Blanc

SKU: #1804954

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