Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Idaho
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Idaho.
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.
Pacific Northwest American state, pioneer vineyard since 1860, modern renaissance at Snake River Valley AVA (since 2007). High-altitude desert climate, hot days and cool nights, Rhodanian latitude. Riesling the white signature: tense and precise with lime, green apple, white peach, white flowers and mineral touch, lively acidity. Peppery Syrah (blackberry, bacon, violet), supple Tempranillo (cherry, tobacco) — Basque heritage.