Alphabetical Guide to California Chenin Blanc

Larkmead winery in Napa Valley, California. — Larkmead winery in Napa Valley crafted one of the highest scoring Chenin Blancs from the 2023 vintage. (Rob Watermeyer)

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

More than 35 Chenin Blancs were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec for the California Chenin Blanc wine spotlight report in the March 31, 2026, issue. For a full analysis of the latest vintages, best producers and recommended wines, read “California Chenin Blanc Revival.” WineSpectator.com members can find full reviews, with tasting notes, in the Wine Ratings search.

Wine	Score	Price
APERTURE
Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2024	89	$35
BALLENTINE
Chenin Blanc St. Helena Betty's Vineyard 2023	91	$35
CALERA
Chenin Blanc Cienega Valley 2023	86	$42
DASHE
Chenin Blanc Clarksburg Les Enfants Terribles Concrete Cuvée 2023	87	$26
DRY CREEK
Chenin Blanc Clarksburg Dry 2023	91	$18

Chenin Blanc Clarksburg Wilson Ranch Dry 2024	90	$18
FAILLA
Chenin Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Jurassic Park Vineyard 2023	90	$45
FORT ROSS VINEYARD
Chenin Blanc Fort Ross-Seaview Fort Ross Vineyard 2023	90	$44
FOXEN
Chenin Blanc Santa Maria Valley Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines 2024	91	$34
GRAZIANO
Chenin Blanc Mendocino County Dry 2023	89	$18
HARTFORD COURT
Chenin Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Jurassic Vineyard Old Vine 2023	92	$38
HUSCH
Chenin Blanc Mendocino 2024	88	$18
KENDALL-JACKSON
Chenin Blanc California Vintner's Reserve 2024	85	$17
LA JOTA
Restricted California 2023	90	$75
LANG & REED
Chenin Blanc Mendocino 2023	91	$35

Chenin Blanc Napa Valley 2023	92	$75
LARKMEAD
Chenin Blanc Napa Valley 2023	93	$75
LAS JARAS
Chenin Blanc Mendocino Cuvée Esmé Anne 2022	88	$58
MANDET
Chenin Blanc Napa Valley Stereograph 2024	91	$60
MATANZAS CREEK
Chenin Blanc California 2024	90	$20
MCMANIS
Chenin Blanc-Viognier River Junction 2023	84	$14
OUTWARD
Chenin Blanc Paso Robles Highlands District Shell Creek Vineyard 2024	86	$36
PALI WINE CO.
Chenin Blanc Sta. Rita Hills Pali Vineyard 2024	90	$50
PINE RIDGE
Chenin Blanc-Viognier American 2024	90	$16
ROCOCO
Chenin Blanc Central Coast Own Rooted 2024	92	$28

Chenin Blanc Central Coast Reserve 2023	89	$50

Chenin Blanc Paso Robles Highlands District Shell Creek Single Vineyard Series 2024	89	$40

Chenin Blanc San Benito County Vista Verde Vineyard Single Vineyard Series 2024	90	$40

Chenin Blanc Santa Barbara County Los Alamos 2023	90	$36

Chenin Blanc Santa Barbara County Los Alamos Single Vineyard Series 2024	90	$40
T. BERKLEY
Chenin Blanc Mendocino County Norgard 2022	88	$35
TERRA D'ORO
Chenin Blanc-Viognier Clarksburg 2023	90	$14
WADE CELLARS
Chenin Blanc California Three By Wade 2022	90	$20
ZANOLI
Chenin Blanc Cienega Valley Gimelli Vineyard 2024	88	$42

Chenin Blanc Paso Robles Highlands District Shell Creek Vineyard 2024	87	$42

Chenin Blanc Santa Ynez Valley Jurassic Park Vineyard 2024	89	$42