Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Columbia Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Valley.
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 Valley is located in the region of Washington of United States. We currently count 841 estates and châteaux in the of Columbia Valley, producing 3147 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Columbia Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 12% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MelonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
Plans for first Campbeltown distillery in 180 years revealed
R&B Distillers, operator of the Isle of Raasay Distillery, plans to open The Machrihanish Distillery at Dhurrie Farm, Machrihanish, as a ‘farm-to-bottle’ single malt distillery, along with a visitor centre and whisky club. The company aims to make Machrihanish a sustainable, net-zero distillery that uses no fossil fuels in its production, as well as using biological farming practices to create greater biodiversity on the adjacent farmland. Plans are expected to be finalised during 2022, with ...
Port producer proposes new classification for ‘young harvest’ releases
Albino Jorge Sousa, owner of Port estate Quinta da Boeira, said his proposal for a new classification called ‘Full Body-Young Harvest’ Ports would inject cashflow earlier for Port producers. Jorge Sousa urged the Port sector to ‘wake up’ to meet what he said was growing demand for younger Ports from wine buyers and importers over the past two years. His proposal comes amid wider efforts to help reinvigorate the Port category. This year, Portugal’s Port and Douro Wine Institute, the I ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘I urge every reader to enjoy wine thoughtfully’
I first contributed to Decanter back in November 1988; the hundreds of columns and articles I’ve written since constitute a journey of discovery. I squirm, though, if I’m described as a ‘wine expert’. Whatever wine knowledge we acquire quickly cools, congeals and crusts over, like custard or gravy, as the years pass. The wine world expands at a clip. Every vintage rewrites history. It’s the chance to share discoveries – not just about wines, but about people, places and the act of drinking itsel ...