Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
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.
More informations about the region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 65% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 55% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 40% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 37% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 35% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 30% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 30% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 26% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 24% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 20% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 20% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Chenin blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- CheesePresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- MelonPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc