The Chenin Blanc grape is grown in many of the world’s major wine regions but it is in France where Chenin Blanc is used for really superior wines. Some grapes just seem to grow better in certain climates and Chenin Blanc appears to be one of those grapes. Even in France the great Chenin Blanc wines are from one region, the Loire Valley. Chenin Blanc can be very dry like Savennieres, somewhat sweet like the wines from Vouvray or it can be very sweet and Botrytised like the dessert wines from Quarts de Chaume. It is the high acidity of the Chenin Blanc grape that allows these sweet wines to age for years. In other parts of the world the Chenin Blanc grape produces wine that are generally inferior to the ones from France but some cooler growing ares seem to produce better wine than the warmer climates. Wherever they are from you should buy Chenin Blanc wines at the Ultimate Wine Shop.
Gentle handling and careful attention is given to the Chenin Blanc grapes from the vine to the glass. To retain the delicate varietal flavors of crisp citrus, melon, and spicy ginger, Beringer's winemakers chill the juices immediately following crush and continue to closely monitor the temperature throughout fermentation. Just before ... more
Treatments in the vineyards are kept to an absolute minimum as the objective is to produce a wine in as natural a manner as possible. All grapes are harvested manually. The prime parcels of Chenin Blanc are harvested by a series of passes through the vineyards in order to obtain ... more
Chenin Blanc is serious business at Dry Creek Vineyard. Since 1972, this crisp and refreshing white wine has played an important role at our winery. Each vintage brings about a renewed appeal for this delicious variety and 2007 is no different. Aromas of honeysuckle, banana, orange peel and tropical fruit ... more
Fresh and tart in acidity, this is a clean, savory evocation of a variety that few Californians manage to produce this well. It’s rich in apple, citrus, peach and floral flavors, with a lychee, spicy complexity that makes it a natural for Asian fare. more
The Cuvée Tradition is what is termed a vin tendre, the sweetness is between a sec and demi-sec. It has a delicate sweetness in the attack that gives over to a pleasant citrus finish with resonance and length. It has flavors reminiscent of apples and quince with a slightly spicy ... more
A great everyday food wine. A blend of Butte County Chenin Blanc and Mendocino Chardonnay results in a medium-bodied wine with crisp acid and melon and pear fruit. Perfect for a picnic or a soup and salad dinner. This excellent wine is a pleasure to both purse and palate. more
This is a distinctive Chenin Blanc that reflects the quality of Clarksburg appellation. Aromas of white peach and ripe apple are framed by a nice bright acid balance. The wine is off-dry, with 1.6% residual sugar. Chenin Blanc develops a wonderful honey, ripe apple patina as it ages. As such, ... more
An offshoot of Mulderbosch, Kanu sources their 2007 Chenin Blanc largely from mature, dry-farmed, head-pruned vines. Sophistication of harvesting and vinification is evident in this wine’s ability to retain clarity and freshness and offer luscious melony fruit laced with pungent herbs, cress, and citrus zest but without treading too bitter ... more
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