How to Use chenin blanc in a Sentence
chenin blanc
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So no need to label the Chablis as chardonnay and the Vouvray as chenin blanc.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
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The wine is 60 percent chenin blanc, with the rest chardonnay and muscat.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 19 July 2019
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White Clay is a luscious blend of semillion and chenin blanc.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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In the Loire, that means chenin blanc; in Alsace, pinot blanc, as well as auxerrois; and in Savoie, jacquere and altesse.
—Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2018
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The wine is a delicious blend based on chenin blanc, which excels in South Africa.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 June 2019
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This lovely rosé sparkler is a blend of chardonnay, chenin blanc, mauzac (a local white grape) and pinot noir.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
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The chenin blanc hails from Clarksburg, in the delta region near Sacramento.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 July 2022
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Two of the Limited Addition wines, a chenin blanc and a pinot noir-pinot gris blend, have sold out.
—Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2020
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To ensure enough fruity character in Lescalo, the Aulers chose to make it with chenin blanc grapes.
—Tina Danze, Dallas News, 16 July 2021
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South Africa is an excellent source of stunning chenin blanc.
—Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 7 Dec. 2020
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This Anjou Blanc from Pascal Biotteau is made from chenin blanc.
—Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2022
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This blend of chenin blanc and chardonnay is luscious and bright, with aromas of white flowers and a mineral, zingy taste.
—Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2018
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But the wines taste very different because the primary grape for white is chenin blanc; for rosé, it’s cabernet franc.
—Elin McCoy, Bloomberg.com, 21 Feb. 2018
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The beer was brewed with sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc grapes and then matured for one to three years in French oak barrels prior to final blending.
—Jay Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2019
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Here’s a delightful white blend of chenin blanc (South Africa’s star white grape), beefed up with viognier, chardonnay and semillon.
—Washington Post, 2 July 2021
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Unlike Vouvray to the east, where chenin blanc is grown predominantly on clay and limestone soils, the grapes of Savennières are grown on schist.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2017
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Today, the vineyard produces everything from cabernet sauvignon to chenin blanc on the 500-acre site.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2018
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At Finca La Carrodilla, sit in the rooftop garden and have a glass of the crisp biodynamic chenin blanc (few whites are produced in this red-heavy area).
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2018
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This brisk chenin blanc has aromas of damson plum, cantaloupe, wild chamomile and fresh straw, with flavors of quince, pear, walnuts and honeycomb.
—Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2021
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Buy Photo Savor a good Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or chenin blanc?
—Frank Kummer, Philly.com, 26 Oct. 2017
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Other white wines like chenin blanc or sauvignon blanc would be delicious, as would Chablis or a Mâconnais white.
—New York Times, 28 June 2022
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Here’s a straightforward South African chenin blanc, with melon and apricot flavors and a slightly sweet finish.
—Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
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The late-harvest chenin blanc, which our guide said was very popular, was like sipping sugar-sweetened honey.
—Vindu Goel, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
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In 2016, godello reminded me more of chenin blanc for its richness and floral qualities.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2017
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Two great values lead our lineup this week — an inexpensive chenin blanc from South Africa and, for red wine fans, an affordable Bordeaux.
—Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
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Made from chenin blanc and muscat canelli grapes from California, the canned bubbly has a bright, crisp flavor with ample citrus and corefruit notes.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2022
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But wines in Swartland are identity driven: Reds will always be shiraz-driven, a very round style, where whites will always be chenin blanc-driven.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2018
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Pinot noir, gamay, sangiovese and chenin blanc grapes blend together in a delicious combination.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 7 May 2021
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The wine list offers a nice collection of wines produced in Israel, including syrah, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and even sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and chenin blanc.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 18 Dec. 2017
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Three delicious kosher wines highlight our list this week: A rosé moscato from Italy offers sweetness and fizz, while a bordeaux blend and a chenin blanc from South Africa bring classic flavors to the holiday table.
—Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2022
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