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Chenin Blanc
About Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white grape common in the Loire Valley of France. It is a versatile grape that can produce dry, off-dry, sparkling and sweet dessert wines. Also known as Steen in South Africa, wines made from Chenin Blanc usually exhibit floral aromas with apple and pear-like flavors and assertive acidity. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Chenin Blanc among our extensive Chenin Blanc wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Chenin Blanc reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Chenin Blanc, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
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Alheit 2017 Huilkrans Chenin Blanc (Citrusdal Mountain)
South AfricaA light, toasty accent wafts from the glass upon first sniff of ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$100 -
Alheit 2017 Magnetic North Chenin Blanc (Citrusdal Mountain)
South AfricaLemon balm, cinnamon bark, yellow field flowers, spiced orange tea, just-dried straw ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$100 -
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Alheit 2017 Nautical Dawn Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThere's an immediate spicy, floral character at play here, like ginger mixed ...See Full Review$63 -
Alheit 2017 Radio Lazarus Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThis is very likely the last release of this single-vineyard wine, after ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$100 -
DeMorgenzon 2017 Reserve Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaAromas of lemon thyme, white tea, calendula, white melon and spiced yet ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Alheit 2017 Fire by Night Chenin Blanc (Swartland)
South AfricaThis has such a pure, direct nose of citrus rind, waxy melon, ...See Full Review$75 -
Raats Family 2017 Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaOn first sniff, a soft wood note jumps from the glass, but ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Reyneke 2016 Natural Wine Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaRich, lightly honeyed notes of toasted hazelnut, honeydew and beeswax are coupled ...See Full Review$136 -
Craven 2017 Karibib Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaAn intense floral character leads the nose of this fresh and earthy ...See Full Review$35 -
Reyneke 2017 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThere's a lovely waxiness to the nose here, with notes of lemon ...See Full Review$34 -
Cederberg 2017 Chenin Blanc (Cederberg)
South AfricaA beautifully direct and focused note of orange blossom, honeysuckle, fresh pear ...See Full Review$15 -
Astrolabe 2016 Wrekin Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandFor a wine that has had a lot of work done to ...See Full Review$25 -
Delaire Graff 2017 Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc (Swartland)
South AfricaThere's a pronounced oaky tone currently at the fore of this wine's ...See Full Review$22 -
Painted Wolf 2017 Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Paarl)
South AfricaThis opens with a pronounced oak note that mellows with some time ...See Full Review$20 -
Raised By Wolves 2015 Driehoek Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThere's a punchy element upfront on the nose of this wine, almost ...See Full Review$45 -
Bellingham 2017 The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region)
South AfricaThe bouquet of this wine is currently very toasty, like buttery popcorn ...See Full Review$25 -
T. Berkley Wines 2017 Norgard Farms Chenin Blanc (Mendocino County)
Mendocino CountySubtle white-fruit aromas, ripe but mild flavors and a smooth texture combine ...See Full Review$28 -
Diemersfontein 2017 Chenin Blanc (Wellington)
South AfricaSoft wood spice, Anjou pear, lemon zest and white peach form the ...See Full Review$13 -
Reyneke 2018 Vinehugger Organic Chenin Blanc (Western Cape)
South AfricaA surprisingly pronounced floral character dominates the bouquet of this wine, expressed ...See Full Review$15 -
Black Pearl 2017 Chenin Blanc (Wellington)
South AfricaJust-ripe orchard fruit, lemon balm, fynbos and bitter melon dance lightly on ...See Full Review$20
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