Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Columbia Gorge Washington

Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Gorge Washington.

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 Washington

The wine region of Columbia Gorge Washington is located in the region of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine K Vintners or the Domaine Idiot's Grace produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Columbia Gorge Washington are Riesling, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Columbia Gorge Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

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