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The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing... The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing stone fruit and talcum, lemon rind and baking spice. The wine has an absolutely towering presence on the palate, robust flavors cut through by rapier acidity. A very... more

Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc more

Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-s... Anjou’s carboniferous plateau nurtures this Chenin Blanc, thriving on clay-sand soils resting atop green to grey schists. Oceanic climatic influence adds depth to the wine’s character. Around thirty-year-old vines are cultivated with care,... more

This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged... This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged in concrete egg to add richness. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is... more

The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptiona... The entrancing white wine of Mas Jullien attests to the complex and exceptional qualities that can be expressed by the local grapes of Clairette and Carignan Blanc which form the base of this wine. Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are... more

Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part... Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part of Savennières near the village of Épiré. These are grey schist and rhyolite terroirs including one that is adjacent to the Coulée de Serrant. More backward and slower... more

Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. Thi... Noes of rich tropical fruits. Elegant, ripe flavors, and a creamy texture. This is truly an exceptional, artisanal wine. Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 1% Muscat, 0.5% Gewurztraminer, 0.5% Chenin Blanc, less than 1% Other Whites This Chardonnay sings of Meyer... more

The 2022 Rustenberg Chenin Blanc shows aromas of pineapple and yellow pear fol... The 2022 Rustenberg Chenin Blanc shows aromas of pineapple and yellow pear follow through to a crisp, textured palate complemented by characters of citrus. Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc more

The 2021 Palladius offers early-picked stone fruit and subtle citrus aromas, a... The 2021 Palladius offers early-picked stone fruit and subtle citrus aromas, accompanied by a mineral and salty palate that hints at future depth. Earthy and lanolin layers add complexity to the aroma profile. The wine's palate is substantial, with... more

Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it acce... Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it accentuates the wine's stony austerity without imparting any woody flavor. This blend also includes a couple barrels each of acacia, highlighting Chenin's subtle floral... more

Bright, golden straw color. The three grapes produce an aromatic harmony of ci... Bright, golden straw color. The three grapes produce an aromatic harmony of citrus, orchard fruit, and tropical fruit. Medium-bodied, with an elegantly structured acidity. Blend: Melon de Bourgogne, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Commentary: The... more

An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typic... An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typical of Sauvignon Blanc, with citric and fruit hints provided by the Chardonnay. White fruits can be perceived in the mouth, while it is firm, balanced, medium-bodied and... more

Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine ... Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine and that is why it forms the biggest portion of the co-fermentation for this wine. The aromas are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea,... more

Middle Sister Drama Queen Pinot Grigio is an explosion of apples and pears, wi... Middle Sister Drama Queen Pinot Grigio is an explosion of apples and pears, with a slight touch of mineral on the finish. Blend: 76% Pinot Grigio, 12% Chenin Blanc, 12% Chardonnay. more

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Vibrant and abundant fruit, interlaced with sweet vanilla and cinnamon notes. ... Vibrant and abundant fruit, interlaced with sweet vanilla and cinnamon notes. The total blend comprises of a 33% larger format barrel and foudré component and this has always added an extra layer of complexity to the Steen. On the palate this is... more

A hands-off biodynamic approach reflects the alluring taste of time and patien... A hands-off biodynamic approach reflects the alluring taste of time and patience, a gentle velvet beauty that moves with waves of citrus, nuts and flowers across the palate. Rich, soft and ripe. The longer it is opened, the fresher it becomes in the... more

This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today i... This is an elegant, inspiring and intellectual white wine. Even though today it is young, as time goes by, it will become more subtle and complex. Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc Green apple, pineapple, lime curd, chamomile... more

The 2022 Field Recordings Chenin Blanc has notes of Meyer lemon, fresh quince,... The 2022 Field Recordings Chenin Blanc has notes of Meyer lemon, fresh quince, zest of lime, oyster shells, and chamomile. Try with shellfish, salads or a turkey sub. This blend of three old-vine vineyards (Jurassic Park, planted 1978; and Shell Creek... more

Crisp and elegant, this Chardonnay radiates aromas of apple, lime and pear. Su... Crisp and elegant, this Chardonnay radiates aromas of apple, lime and pear. Subtle oak and and a touch of Chenin Blanc, boost this wine’s brightness and overall liveliness. Balanced flavors of green apple and vanilla, followed by complex layers of... more