11 - Chenin Blanc

11 - Chenin Blanc

Update: 2025-03-31
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🥂 Episode 11: Chenin Blanc – A vernissage

Ever feel like there's a white grape everyone’s sleeping on? Today, we're diving into one of the wine world’s finest shapeshifters—Chenin Blanc. From zippy dry whites to luscious dessert wines (and even bubbly), this grape does it all—and does it well. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why Chenin Blanc is like your most versatile friend—great at everything, everywhere 
- Where it comes from, and how it earned legendary status in the Loire Valley 
- How South Africa turned “Steen” from bulk wine to must-try bottles 
- What makes Chenin so food-friendly, from creamy cheeses to spicy takeout 
- How winemakers use oak, lees, and botrytis to help Chenin shine in every style 

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!

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11 - Chenin Blanc

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Pekka Salokannel