Drink Chenin Blanc June 20, 2023

Born in the Loire Valley of France where is is know as Vouvray, Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape with reported tracings as far back as the ninth century. Initially, it was cultivated by the French to make sparkling and dessert wines.  Today, Chenin Blanc has a reputation for producing high-quality dry wines, some of which can age for decades.

• Chenin Blanc has high acidity, making it a versatile grape for producing a variety of styles from still, dry, and sparkling wines to well-balanced sweet wines.
• More than 50 percent of the world’s Chenin Blanc vineyards are in South Africa, where the grape is historically known as Steen.
• Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape variety in South Africa.
• Chenin Blanc is one of the few white wines that can undergo malolactic fermentation and/or oak aging during the winemaking process.

THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHENIN BLANC

Chenin Blanc exhibits a spectrum of flavors and characteristics, which are largely dependent on the choices of the winemaker and the climate of the region where grapes were grown. Come Check out the “Elegant RQ2023” at the store where we have this amazing blend. Limited quantities.

Chenin Blanc pairs with Cinco de Mayo

Chenin Blanc is one of the stores favourite and is 15% off