Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Samaria
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Samaria.
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.
Israel's largest wine region (Shomron), coastal plain south of Haifa and Mount Carmel, Mediterranean climate, terra rossa over limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon signature red king: deep and solar with blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, cedar, tobacco, eucalyptus and maquis herb notes, firm tannins and dense palate. Supple Merlot (plum, cocoa), peppery Cabernet Franc, dense Syrah (pepper, bacon). Ample Chardonnay (apple, butter), bright Sauvignon.