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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Chenin Blanc
The
Winerys Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc 2005 builds momentum for ...
The Winerys Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc 2005 will be released on the
South African market in July, retailing at R50. Alex Dale, founder of
this Stellenbosch producer, believes the quality of this vintage
surpasses the 2004 which was highly rated internationally. Dale says
that each year The Winery succeeds in building a higher profile
internationally for premium South African Chenin Blanc.
Robert's
Rock Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2005
This inexpensive ($10-$11) Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay mix from Robert's
Rock came across mostly as a Chardonnay.
Nina
Simone on Chenin Blanc
Neil Pendock wonders whether the late jazz diva Nina Simone would have
approved of current elegant and understated styles of South
AfricanChenin Blanc.
Late
Spring 2006 Releases
2005 Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, California,
$11.50, 12,800 cases. 2004 Snoqualmie Vineyards, Chenin Blanc, Columbia
Valley, Washington, $7, 5,000 cases.
Hooray,
Vouvray!
In the process, I found myself rediscovering and falling in love all
over again with the wonders of Chenin Blanc, and especially Vouvray.
Vouvray–which comes from France’s wine appellation of Touraine–must by
law be produced from 100 percent Chenin Blanc grapes.
Top
10 wine movies
One of the family's winemaking techniques is novel: Albert's father,
explaining why the family reserve Chenin Blanc is so delicious, says,
"The very least touch of honey added to wine as it ferments ..." Wonder
if anyone other than meadmakers has tried that?
Hindu
Business Line
Today it has more than 300 acres under grape cultivation and sells a
variety of wines, including a sparkling wine, a Chenin Blanc, a
Cabernet Shiraz, a Sauvignon Blanc and a blush Zinfadel.
Pack
a Picnic Like a Pro
says Danley. If youre more of a wine drinker, he suggests Touraine ros?
or Bonny Doons Pacific Rim Chenin Blanc.
Join the
club and get bargains from a distinguished name
Saumur Reserve des Vignerons 2004 Val de Loire (£4.99, Majestic,
but buy two and it's £4.49) is a smoky, mineral-flecked white
that's a very attractive example of the chenin blanc grape.
Skipjack’s
uncorks digital ‘Wine Skipper’ steward
And some customers are loathe to acknowledge to their dinner companions
- whether its a client or a date - that they dont know the difference
between a sauvignon blanc or a chenin blanc.
Mount
Rozier Strikes Gold Again - Mount Rozier Cabernet Sauvignon ...
SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Brampton Shiraz 2004 (Rustenberg)
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Semillon 2004 (Distell) Forrester Meinert
Chenin Blanc 2004 Lomond
Link
Ken Forrester (big Chenin Blanc producer) was apparently forced to
export in bulk and bottle in Europe were Stelvin (screw-cap) closures
are far cheaper due to the fact that no bottles were available in SA by
Consol and that it was an urgent order for a UK retailer that only
accepts wines under Stelvin closures.
2004
Domaine Pichot Vouvray "Domaine le Peu de la Moriette" (Loire Valley,
France)
Goats
do Roam White (2005)
Blended from a mixture of Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, and Riesling
(with a touch of Viognier and Grenache Blanc to keep it interesting),
this is a great little summertime sipper.
Rosenblum
Vintners Cuvee Blanc V
The
Season for Riesling
Chenin Blanc, another white grape that doesn't get enough attention,
has great crispness, and deserves more consideration, but it is still
no Riesling.