Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of New Jersey
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of New Jersey.
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.
East Coast US vineyard, tempered by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay (190-217 frost-free days). Bordeaux and Burgundy diversity on draining sandy soils. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon reds with signature notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar and tobacco. Peppery Cabernet Franc, round Merlot (plum, cocoa).