varietal: Chenin Blanc

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Chenin Blanc Tradition Brut

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Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Fanciful Name: Tradition Brut
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Montlouis-sur-Loire
Retail Price: $30.00

Tasting Notes: 100% chenin blanc from 40-year-old vines. Initially fermented in used oak, then bottle fermented, just like Champagne. A fine bead invites, with aromas of dark, wheat toast, apple, beer and citrus.
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Chenin Blanc Tradition Brut

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Nicolas Joly Chenin Blanc Les Vieux Clos 2019

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Nicolas Joly
Fanciful Name: Les Vieux Clos
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Savennières
Retail Price: $75.00

Tasting Notes: This is not your everyday sipper. Organic and made from select ancient vines. Complex, with honeyed stone fruits laden with zesty citrus and light spice. Fresh almond and flint with a creamy texture and long lush finish. It should age well for at least 10 years. Enjoy with seared curried scallops.
Nicolas Joly Chenin Blanc Les Vieux Clos 2019

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Secateurs Badenhorst Wines Chenin Blanc 2021

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Badenhorst Wines
Fanciful Name: Secateurs
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Swartland
Retail Price: $18.95

Tasting Notes: A light floral nose and a sniff of ginger. The palate is fresh, brisk with lemon cured, peach and wet stone on the finish. A great alternative to albarino.
Secateurs Badenhorst Wines Chenin Blanc 2021

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Bougrier ‘V’ 2020

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Famille Bougrier
Fanciful Name: Vouvray "V"
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Vouvray
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle and peach flavors are well layered and succulent. The backbone of this wine is the acidity that brings it all together and gives the wine all its refreshing charm.
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Tania & Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc 2019

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Tania & Vincent Careme
Fanciful Name: Terre Brulee
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Swartland
Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: A chenin blanc that drinks like a chablis? Yep, it exists. Slight oxidative nutty quality; drink now.
Tania & Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc 2019

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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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Groote Post
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Darling
Retail Price: $18.95

Tasting Notes: Guava, green apples, light spice and minerals lace this refreshing chenin from the South Cape. The tropical edges are perfect with Asian cuisine.
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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L’Ecole Chenin Blanc 2019

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L’Ecole
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: Light spice with a bit of floral leads to a stone finish that rivals the best from Loire or South Africa. A very versatile wine, perfect with spicy Asian and Indian cuisine.
L’Ecole Chenin Blanc 2019

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Monmousseau Blend of Chenin Blanc

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Monmousseau
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cremant De Loire
Retail Price: $15.95

Tasting Notes: A complex nose and palate of green apple, citrus and fresh peaches leading to a creamy finish. All the grapes are hand-harvested and -selected. Made in the traditional method. One of the better Cremants. Imported by Masciarelli Wine Co.
Monmousseau Blend of Chenin Blanc

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Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2015

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Pine Ridge
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Refreshing hints of honeydew, Meyer lemon and pomelo. Not too dry — not too sweet. Perfect with seafood and summer salads.
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2015

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McPherson Cellars Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015

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McPherson Cellars Old Vine
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: One of the more unique wines from this producer. Sourced from 37-year-old Chenin vines in west Texas. All stainless-steel fermentation puts the emphasis on the fruit without the sweetness. Pineapple, melon, crisp acidity and fruit tones dominate the nose. Great mouthfeel, with a hint of minerality. Treat yourself to this great wine with shellfish — especially lobster.
McPherson Cellars Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2015

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