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đ„ Episode 11: Chenin Blanc â A vernissage
Ever feel like there's a white grape everyoneâs sleeping on? Today, we're diving into one of the wine worldâs finest shapeshiftersâChenin Blanc. From zippy dry whites to luscious dessert wines (and even bubbly), this grape does it allâand does it well.Â
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why Chenin Blanc is like your most versatile friendâgreat at everything, everywhereÂ
- Where it comes from, and how it earned legendary status in the Loire ValleyÂ
- How South Africa turned âSteenâ from bulk wine to must-try bottlesÂ
- What makes Chenin so food-friendly, from creamy cheeses to spicy takeoutÂ
- How winemakers use oak, lees, and botrytis to help Chenin shine in every styleÂ
Ready to give your glass a delicious new grape to explore? Hit follow and come sip along as we uncover even more hidden gems. Cheers!
đ„ Episode 11: Chenin Blanc â A vernissage
Ever feel like there's a white grape everyoneâs sleeping on? Today, we're diving into one of the wine worldâs finest shapeshiftersâChenin Blanc. From zippy dry whites to luscious dessert wines (and even bubbly), this grape does it allâand does it well.Â
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why Chenin Blanc is like your most versatile friendâgreat at everything, everywhereÂ
- Where it comes from, and how it earned legendary status in the Loire ValleyÂ
- How South Africa turned âSteenâ from bulk wine to must-try bottlesÂ
- What makes Chenin so food-friendly, from creamy cheeses to spicy takeoutÂ
- How winemakers use oak, lees, and botrytis to help Chenin shine in every styleÂ
Ready to give your glass a delicious new grape to explore? Hit follow and come sip along as we uncover even more hidden gems. Cheers!