Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc (or often simply Chenin) is a widely grown wine grape variety, also known as Steen in South Africa, Pineau de la Loire in the Loire region of France. It is used to make white wines in a number of styles with or without some residual sugar. It is the favored grape of the Anjou region of France and, although naturally a hard, acidic grape slow to mature, is made into fine sweet wines that age well for at least ten years in the bottle. In the U.S. the grape all too often ends up in the generic jug wines of bulk producers as acidity enhancer for otherwise flabby high sugar/alcohol blends.
The finest Chenin wines have generally come from the Loire Valley region of France, where the region\'s versatility is exploited to great effect. The sweet wines made in exceptional years from botrytized vines are among the longest-lasting of all wines, and the great dry white wines of the region are again often listed among France\'s finest whites. It is even used to make sparkling wines, particularly the wines of Saumur. In most cases, and certainly in the sweet wines, the grape is used unblended, though on occasion up to 20 percent Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc can be added. The region\'s wines are best exemplified by the appellations of Vouvray and Savennières.
Chenin is the most widely-grown grape in South Africa, accounting for around 30 percent of the country\'s vines. The wine made there is generally bland and acidic, often with overtones of grass or green apples.
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In this categoryGroot Eiland Chenin Blanc 2010
A much underrated grape variety that offers versatility and value. It has strong aromas of guava and acacia and tropical flavours of dried apricots, ripe pears and citrus lingering on the farewell. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74319
Bonnievale C C C White 2010
A light crisp easy drinking fruity dry white wine produced from three cultivars starting with the letter C. Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay Awarded 'Best Value Wine 2011' by Wine Magazine. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75918
Bonnievale C C C White Medium Dry 2010
Pale straw colour, fruity, grapey nose and pleasing medium dry flavour (although semi-sweet appears on the label) with a blend of tropical and floral flavours and a fine crispness giving the wine harmonious balance. Produced from cultivars starting with the letter C - Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay. Alc. 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Code: 75926
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2006
Light bodied dry white wine with elegant nuances of green apple and guava. Easy drinking and perfect during the warmer summer months [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Swartland Code: 66873
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2011
Alc 13% A bright, full-style Chenin Blanc with a tropical fruit-salad palate and green apple flavours. A very good length and body for this vintage and, as it is bottled under screw cap, will preserve its freshness and verve for a good few years to come. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2011 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75760
Kaapzicht Combination (Chenin/Sauv) 2009
Ripe, tropical fruit flavours and fragrant Chenin Blanc characteristics are complimented by the lemony green apple gooseberry notes of the Sauvignon Blanc making a fasinating complex but pocket freindly wine. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74744
Jordan Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented 2008
After gentle pressing followed by cold settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel fermented in larger Burgundy shaped French oak barrels and matured "sur lie" (on the lees) in the barrels for 8 months with ocassional 'batonage' (stirring) to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour 50% of tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel portion. The French oak adds style and class to this magical grape. A contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74397
Jordan Chenin Blanc 2009
Alc 14. 5% Screw Cap A very highly rated wine from this magical grape, understated, yet complex. Deliciously mouth-filling, layers of citrus cream, tropical fruit, apricot and perach flavours are interlaced with a hint of spice. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75648
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2005
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64475
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