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Zionsville, Indiana

Aperture - Chenin Blanc Dry 2023

 Sustainable 
WS
91
WA
91
JD
93
JS
94

Price: $35.00

Sale Price: $29.99

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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024: #71

Producer Aperture
Country United States
Region California
Subregion Clarksburg
Varietal Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2023
Sku U1010742
Size 750ml

James Suckling: 94 Points

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. —J.G. 

Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points

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

Wine Spectator: 91 Points

Shows plenty of verve and intensity, offering yuzu, mango and lemon curd notes at the core, plus accents of hops, vetiver and lemongrass. Vibrant acidity and plenty of momentum on the finish make this a showy wine, with a hint of crunchy sea salt that lingers. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. -M.W.

Wine Advocate: 91 Points

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. 5,995 cases produced. 2025-2030. -EB

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