Chenin Blanc

Question 1

Name the ideal growing conditions for Chenin Blanc

Answer 1

cool, moderate and warm

most versatile white grape

Question 2

Name the global notable growing regions for Chenin Blanc

Answer 2

Vouvray AOC, France

South Africa

Question 3

Where is Vouvray AOC?

Answer 3

Loire Valley

Question 4

Describe a Vouvray AOC Chenin Blanc

Answer 4

dry, off dry, m3edium, sweet and sparkling
fresh apple flavours
sweeter styles have stone and tropical fruit aromas
unoaked
can bottle age and develop honey and dried fruit notes

Question 5

Describe the growing conditions and climate for a South African Chenin Blanc

Answer 5

warm climate

inland for high volume brands

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of a high volume brand South African Chenin Blanc

Answer 6

high acidity
often blended with Chardonnay
dry
medium body
peach, pineapple, sometimes vanilla

Question 7

Describe a small yield Chenin Blanc from South Africa

Answer 7

pronounced aromas of tropical fruit (pineapple, mango)
smoke and vanilla
sometimes blended with Viognier