Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Nova Scotia
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Nova Scotia.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Canada's oldest wine region (vines since 1611), Atlantic peninsula with cool maritime climate tempered by Bay of Fundy tides. Tidal Bay signature flagship white appellation: lively and briny with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and saline mineral hint, taut palate — the local expression, perfect on seafood. Acadie Blanc, fresh Seyval, chiseled Chardonnay. Excellent traditional method sparkling.