Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of North Carolina

Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of North Carolina.

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1Winery Biltmore - American Limited Release Chenin BlancAmerican Limited Release Chenin BlancWinery BiltmoreNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
2Winery Biltmore - American Chenin BlancAmerican Chenin BlancWinery BiltmoreNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
3Winery Biltmore - House WhiteHouse WhiteWinery BiltmoreNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Madison County - Hunter's Moon Semi DryHunter's Moon Semi DryWinery Madison County
5Winery Chatham Hill - Chenin BlancChenin BlancWinery Chatham HillNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0

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 North Carolina

North Carolina is a state located on the east coast of the United States, between the Appalachian Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state's transitional Climate is well suited to growing grapes for wine production, and the state has a Long and illustrious wine-making history. North Carolina's finest wines are made from Vitis vinifera grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling. However, muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are native to the region.

What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?