Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Australia
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Australia.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
More informations about the wines of Australia
Australia is an extremely important wine producing country, both in terms of quality and the scale of its wine economy. Wine Australia's 2018 annual report describes it as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. That year's production was 1. 29 million litres (341 million US gallons), split 52:48 between red and white.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 57% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 51% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 40% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 28% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 27% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
A new level of identity for Canary Island wines
“Origen 1989” by Bodega el Lomo is a wine made from the certified parcel of, “Los Laureles”, a 12ha vineyard at 600m of altitude that holds centenary bush vines. It’s the first wine certified under this new system, having just arrived to market this month with others to come in the near future. While the DO Islas Canarias covers the entire territory of these eight Spanish islands off the western coast of Africa, there are 10 other DOs that govern the wines of certai ...
Walls: Gigondas 2013 and 2014 – time to drink up?
I clearly remember the summer of 2014 in the Rhône. We were there on holiday, staying not far from the hill of Hermitage. It rained incessantly, I got tonsillitis and we had to rush our two-year-old son to hospital with a severed thumb. It wasn’t the best holiday we’ve ever had. That wet summer of 2014 also made an indelible impression on the wines. The 2013 vintage wasn’t without its challenges either – it was certainly unlucky for some. Positioned between the excellent 2012 and 2015, the 2013s ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: March 2022
Inside the March 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: New Spanish whites David Williams’ A to X guide to 10 key producers and wines in Spain’s developing white scene Making wine in Spain Self-confessed ‘nomadic winemaker’ Darren Smith on the irresistible allure of Spain Producer profile: Francisco Barona Driving tractors at 12, now making top Ribera del Duero. By Tim Atkin MW Vintage preview: northern Rhône 2020 Another hot year, but there is freshness and top quality to be found. Matt Wa ...