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
At first swirl, inviting aromas of citrus, peach and tropical fruit leap from the glass. On the palate, the wine is simply refreshing and delicious, following the tropical fruit theme while displaying excellent acidity. This Chenin Blanc is balanced from start to finish and is the perfect aperitif wine. 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
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
The wine is vividly bright with flavors of pear, quince and grapefruit essence with an eruption of floral aromas. An inspired complement to shellfish, grilled fish, soft cheeses and Middle Eastern food. more
Our first vintage of Pennywise Chardonnay is a golden beauty with aromas of honeysuckle, fresh orchard peaches, mandarin orange, and jasmine. This blend was crafted to be a succulent, tropical Chardonnay with flavors of mango, nectarine, and Asian pear with bright citrus acids and rich integrated French Oak.
Pairings: This ... more
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