Chenin blanc

Question 1

What are the climates Chenin Blanc grows well in?

Answer 1

Cool
Moderate
Warm

Question 2

Chenin Blanc is naturally high or low in acidity?

Answer 2

High in acidity

Question 3

Chenin Blanc is _____ to Botrytis/noble rot.

Answer 3

susceptible

Question 4

What is South Africa’s most planted white grape?

Answer 4

Chenin Blanc

Question 5

What is the overall climate of South Africa?

Answer 5

Overall climate is warm, though regions on the south coast can run cool.

Question 6

Why does Chenin Blanc perform so well in South Africa?

Answer 6

It is able to retain its acidity despite the warm climate.

Question 7

South African Chenin Blancs are usually oaked or unoaked?

Answer 7

Oaked

Question 8

Describe a typical Chenin Blanc from South Africa.

Answer 8

Dry
Medium bodied
Fruity
Lightly oaked

Question 9

Chenin Blanc in its youth shows flavors of ___; as it ages it takes on more ___ flavors.

Answer 9

Youth –> citrus, apple

Ages –> tropical, stone fruit

Question 10

Which AOC in the Loire Valley is known to be a classic appellation for Chenin Blanc?

Answer 10

Vouvray AOC

Question 11

What is the only white grape varietal allowed in Vouvray AOC?

Answer 11

Chenin Blanc

Question 12

t the styles and sweetness levels permitted in Vouvray AOC.

Answer 12

Still
Sparkling
Dry
Off-dry
Medium
Sweet
Chenin Blanc is extremely versatile.

Question 13

Describe the flavor differences between a dry Vouvray and a sweet Vouvray.

Answer 13

Dry Vouvray = fresh apple and crunchy pear flavors.

Sweet Vouvray = extra-ripe tropical and stone fruit flavors, usually Botrytis-affected, too.