Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Central Orange River
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Central Orange River.
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 region of Northern Cape
The wine region of Central Orange River is located in the region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lowerland or the Domaine Lowerland produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Orange River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Colombard and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Orange River often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc