Chenin Blanc Taste Off. A Grape That Deserves More Respect

Chenin Blanc Taste Off. A Grape That Deserves More Respect – Episode #445

April 16, 2008

Chenin Blanc is a little grape that can make some very fun and even serious wines, Please search out a little Chenin and sit back and see what Gary Vaynerchuk thinks!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Dry Creek Chenin BlancNapa Chenin Blanc
2006 Francois Chidaine Touraine BlancTouraine
2007 Cederberg Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc

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April 17, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: An off-dry sparkling Touraine imported by Jon David Hedrick of Chapel Hill, NC. Delicious. He’s really brining in some interesting things. Now, can I watch tomorrow?? : )
April 17, 2008

Mario Salas
QOTD: Had the Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier blend a few weeks ago, and it ROCKS for the QPR. As far as straight Chenin Blanc, I had one from Omega Cellars in Lockeford (Cali) last year…which was very dry and crisp. And like GV said, Chenin Blanc can change from year to year, especially Omega’s which goes from dry to fruity depending on the vintage
April 17, 2008

Dan
Did you just drop a CHRIS SABO? …nice.
April 17, 2008

Carilius Maximus
Remember the Hacienda label?? Yep that was it. 1994 probably.
April 17, 2008

David Kaye
A few weeks ago, I opened up a bottle of 1994 Domaine Aux Moines Savennieres Roche Aux Moines. The guy in the wine shop said it was excellent. After I tasted it, I spat it out. It tasted like lighter fluid. When we took it back, they tasted it and said that that was how it was supposed to taste. Now I know not to buy aged white wines.

Fortunately, I had a Vouvray from 2006 on hand that made a really good backup.
April 17, 2008

Joe S
Great Show: I have enjoyed Chenin Blanc for many years but still I do not drink them very often. The last Chenin Blanc I had was the 2002 Dry Creek.
April 17, 2008

Michael Roytman
Last Sunday, Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2006. We had a number of our closest friends over for the South African wine tasting. Very interesting grape, great region.
Enjoying your show, waiting for my copy of your book.
Cheers,

Michael.
April 17, 2008

Mike Linquist
Blindtasting idea that Tom K had is nuclear. I’m an aspiring sommelier. Your insights are accelerating my appreciation and analysis of all sorts of wines. Kudos.
April 17, 2008

Mike Linquist
I thought ‘O’ was that ‘water show’ in Vegas…cirque de soleil thing…
Anyway, nice coverage on the Chenin. It’s one of those ‘under the radar’ varietals. Last one? Vouvray. Finished off the bottle with my wife. I served Broadway Joe quite a few years ago for dinner. Quite the gentleman. In his soft-spoken southern drawl he orders a Dewar’s. He sniffy-sniffed it and said, that smells good….but I ordered an O’Douls! I said, (Making a ‘T’ sign with my hands, referee-style) “Fumble!” He was understanding. Rectified, he was happy with the switchout. Great episode, Gary.
April 17, 2008

DenverDarlin'
QOTD: Can’t remember. Maybe some jug wine in the 80’s! Will have to step up my appreciation of the CB!
April 17, 2008

hb
QOTD: Never had a chenin blanc
April 17, 2008

Annette
My first time! Great show!!!
April 17, 2008

Michael Sokoloff
QOTD: Teddy Hall that I bought from WL.

Congrats on the book
April 17, 2008

Neil
As the warmer weather of mid/late spring and summer approach, I find my self wanting to try more white wines. I haven’t tried Chenin Blanc yet but it will be at the top of my list on my next wine buying outing. Love the show!!
April 17, 2008

Runkle
Have been impressed with S. African Chenin as well. Like the Ken Forrester line of chenins. Also Steenberg. Huge fan of Raats Family Wine Chenin “Original” sans oak.
April 17, 2008

chenin
I had Chidaine’s entry level Touraine, but the Sauvignon Blanc ‘Collection’ 2006. It is good, too. His ‘Clos du Breuil’ is great.

QOTD: Domaine de Baumard, Savennieres, Clos de Saint Yves 2001

Honey, wax, limestone, hazelnut, quince, very floral and razor-sharp acidity
Yum!
April 17, 2008

Jeffrey Nealon
First time watching. Very good show. I look forward to more. I too love Chenin blanc. You but me into a gaving for it.
April 17, 2008

Antony
Congratulations on the book! (I’m a bit behind)
April 17, 2008

jbub
Vin de Plaisir 2005 ‘Origin’ Vouvray Y’all

It rocks
April 17, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Vouvray. Not a fan of American Chenin Blanc. I prefer the Chenin Blancs o Loire Valley. Will certainly try the South African one though. Agree with Carl on the Clos de Nouys, did not like it at all. Maybe next time you taste Chenins GV go for the dessert and sparkling varieties as I am always looking for good ones of those.
April 17, 2008

Brook
I’ve had the de Trafford Chenin Blanc very good. Ordered your book!
Take good care,
Brook
April 17, 2008

920albert
Never had one, but I will try one on the next outing.
April 17, 2008

stewart l
Love chenin blancs-last one I had was 2005 Mulderbusch from South Africa, it was excellent. I like the vouvrays as well
April 17, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Never had a chenin blanc.
April 17, 2008

ray-ray
Qotd – South African Chenin Blanc: Simonsig 2005