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EP 445 Chenin Blanc Taste Off. A Grape That Deserves More Respect

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!

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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  • Eric Gardner

    QOTD- Drank a sparking vouvray in 11-06, and a still chenin blanc last summer on a hot day in an outdoor restaurant in NYC. Neither one knocked my socks off, but worth a try, and will try again because the palate is always changing and two tastes does not an opinion make.

  • Cosmo108

    QOTD: My friend’s homemade chenin blanc from California fruit.

  • QOTD: Haven’t had one yet. Will definitely add it to my list of things to try!

  • QOTD: Haven’t had one yet. Will definitely add it to my list of things to try!

  • Darlene O.

    Again, Gary, love the episode. QOD: Since I’ve been much more into red wines over the last few years, I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a chenin blanc…DARNZO!!!!

  • Darlene O.

    Again, Gary, love the episode. QOD: Since I’ve been much more into red wines over the last few years, I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a chenin blanc…DARNZO!!!!

  • Ben C

    qotd:
    Franschoek South Africa. Last Summer. Crisp, Fresh and Yummy. Love Chenin.

  • Ben C

    qotd:
    Franschoek South Africa. Last Summer. Crisp, Fresh and Yummy. Love Chenin.

  • NB_SPAZZ

    QOTD: My last Chenin Blanc was the Dry Creek GV had today. I thought it was good for a California Chenin Blanc, but my wife took a pazz.

    My QOTD back at GV: Why get excited about a South African Chenin Blanc that tastes like comparably priced New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs? Don’t see how that’s expanding one’s palate if the two wouldn’t be that distinguishable in a blind tasting. Guess I’m missing something, but I wouldn’t be intrigued by Diet Coke tasting a lot like Diet Pepsi, eventhough the cans look different.
    (Maybe the answer is in the book!)

  • NB_SPAZZ

    QOTD: My last Chenin Blanc was the Dry Creek GV had today. I thought it was good for a California Chenin Blanc, but my wife took a pazz.

    My QOTD back at GV: Why get excited about a South African Chenin Blanc that tastes like comparably priced New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs? Don’t see how that’s expanding one’s palate if the two wouldn’t be that distinguishable in a blind tasting. Guess I’m missing something, but I wouldn’t be intrigued by Diet Coke tasting a lot like Diet Pepsi, eventhough the cans look different.
    (Maybe the answer is in the book!)

  • Tyler

    Had the Montlouis Sec, Clef de Sol, Domaine La Grange Tiphaine, 2006 at Craftbar in New York. It ROCKED. Why don’t I ever think to buy Chenin Blanc?

  • Tyler

    Had the Montlouis Sec, Clef de Sol, Domaine La Grange Tiphaine, 2006 at Craftbar in New York. It ROCKED. Why don’t I ever think to buy Chenin Blanc?

  • queen of spades

    Gotta experience the Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc from South Africa. It’s like butter! I give it a 92+

  • Chris

    How many people do you think understood that Chris Sabo reference. Didn’t he get caught corking his bat? He did rock the old school prescription goggles though.

  • Gotta experience the Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc from South Africa. It’s like butter! I give it a 92+

  • Chris

    How many people do you think understood that Chris Sabo reference. Didn’t he get caught corking his bat? He did rock the old school prescription goggles though.

  • amgryger

    QOTD: Rudera Chenin Blanc from South Africa.

  • amgryger

    QOTD: Rudera Chenin Blanc from South Africa.

  • BobMac

    QotD: Uhhh…something from Napa?

  • BobMac

    QotD: Uhhh…something from Napa?

  • wrc105

    The last one? I was a old vines chenin blanc from California, St. Helena, 40+ year old vines. I loved the flavors in the wine, melon and apples.

  • Chris

    Crongrats on the new book. I probably won’t buy it because it sounds too similar to your show. I’d rather just watch your free show online. I would buy a book written about your travels around the world though. It seems like you go on a trip every week. I’d be interested in reading about where you travel to and what kind of wine you taste there.

  • wrc105

    The last one? I was a old vines chenin blanc from California, St. Helena, 40+ year old vines. I loved the flavors in the wine, melon and apples.

  • Chris

    Crongrats on the new book. I probably won’t buy it because it sounds too similar to your show. I’d rather just watch your free show online. I would buy a book written about your travels around the world though. It seems like you go on a trip every week. I’d be interested in reading about where you travel to and what kind of wine you taste there.

  • NB_SPAZZ

    Appreciated the Chris Sabo reference. I remember seeing him in spring training a couple weeks before he became the surprise opening day 3rd baseman for the Reds and remarking that with his RecSpecs he looked like a dorky Jr. High gym teacher. But he was good enough to become and All Star.

  • RnD

    Hmm, chenin blanc…. chenin blanc. Wow, its been years. Too many years. But, I’ll keep my eyes out for the next bottle.

    GV, congrats on the new book coming out. I see how the sales are going, if it needs a boost, I’ll buy a couple. Keep up the good work though…love the show.

  • NB_SPAZZ

    Appreciated the Chris Sabo reference. I remember seeing him in spring training a couple weeks before he became the surprise opening day 3rd baseman for the Reds and remarking that with his RecSpecs he looked like a dorky Jr. High gym teacher. But he was good enough to become and All Star.

  • RnD

    Hmm, chenin blanc…. chenin blanc. Wow, its been years. Too many years. But, I’ll keep my eyes out for the next bottle.

    GV, congrats on the new book coming out. I see how the sales are going, if it needs a boost, I’ll buy a couple. Keep up the good work though…love the show.

  • SKN

    I learned a lot from today’s episode.

    So about 20 minutes ago I was wondering why I was feeling so blah, until I realized it was because I hadn’t yet watched WLTV today. 🙂

  • SKN

    I learned a lot from today’s episode.

    So about 20 minutes ago I was wondering why I was feeling so blah, until I realized it was because I hadn’t yet watched WLTV today. 🙂

  • Achilles Mike

    The last Chenin Blanc I had was in the late 70’s. There were so many coming out of California then. It was a great summer wine, floral and fruity when some residual sugar. I remember many days at the beach, in the early evening, relaxing with a good,and mind you, cheap Chenin. We even have a winery near here (Cilurzo in Temecula, CA) where the owner named his daughter, Chenin. Funny eh? He used to make a fantastic Syrah, black and inky, with incredible body. Looks like Chenin Blancs are still at a great price point. Really enjoyed the show because it brought back some great memories. I may even go out and get a bottle>smiles

  • Achilles Mike

    The last Chenin Blanc I had was in the late 70’s. There were so many coming out of California then. It was a great summer wine, floral and fruity when some residual sugar. I remember many days at the beach, in the early evening, relaxing with a good,and mind you, cheap Chenin. We even have a winery near here (Cilurzo in Temecula, CA) where the owner named his daughter, Chenin. Funny eh? He used to make a fantastic Syrah, black and inky, with incredible body. Looks like Chenin Blancs are still at a great price point. Really enjoyed the show because it brought back some great memories. I may even go out and get a bottle>smiles

  • Chippewamike

    QOTD: Don’t think I’ve had one. Have a Vouvrey waiting for me though, so that is now on the “short-list”. 🙂

  • Chippewamike

    QOTD: Don’t think I’ve had one. Have a Vouvrey waiting for me though, so that is now on the “short-list”. 🙂

  • Achilles Mike

    Just found a Bonny Doon Chenin (Pacific Rim NV) in my collection. Will chill it and see how it is.

  • Achilles Mike

    Just found a Bonny Doon Chenin (Pacific Rim NV) in my collection. Will chill it and see how it is.

  • Ben N.

    QOTD: I’ve had very little Chenin Blanc, could not tell you which one I’ve had.

  • Ben N.

    QOTD: I’ve had very little Chenin Blanc, could not tell you which one I’ve had.

  • Grapedigger

    I love Chenin Blanc. The last one I tried was Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1992 . Awesome & sweet! Cheers

  • been lurking FOREVER :)…..had my first experience with wine that i was able to taste more than just nothing…..raisins,chocolate,pear,steak…so good. Hopefully see you soon on Viral the show’s set.

  • pawncop

    Good show.

    QOTD – Fall Creek (Texas) 2005. Do not have tasting notes but did make a note that I would buy it again.

  • Tom (vtjones)

    QOTD: I am not sure I have ever had a Chenin Blanc. I guess a few people are missing tomorrow episode. 😉

  • Grapedigger

    I love Chenin Blanc. The last one I tried was Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1992 . Awesome & sweet! Cheers

  • been lurking FOREVER :)…..had my first experience with wine that i was able to taste more than just nothing…..raisins,chocolate,pear,steak…so good. Hopefully see you soon on Viral the show’s set.

  • pawncop

    Good show.

    QOTD – Fall Creek (Texas) 2005. Do not have tasting notes but did make a note that I would buy it again.

  • Tom (vtjones)

    QOTD: I am not sure I have ever had a Chenin Blanc. I guess a few people are missing tomorrow episode. 😉

  • Zk

    Great episode, I have loved the Chenin Blancs that I have had. QOTD: KWV Chenin Blanc South Africa. I found it went very well with seafood, but maybe thats just me.

  • Zk

    Great episode, I have loved the Chenin Blancs that I have had. QOTD: KWV Chenin Blanc South Africa. I found it went very well with seafood, but maybe thats just me.

  • Ryan from WV

    QOTD: Charles Bove Sparkling Vouvray pretty nice little sparkler for around 8 bones I recommend it to anyone….its a panty dropper to! haha

  • Ryan from WV

    QOTD: Charles Bove Sparkling Vouvray pretty nice little sparkler for around 8 bones I recommend it to anyone….its a panty dropper to! haha

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