The most extensive tasting report on California Chenin Blanc ever. Above, a cluster of Chenin Blanc from Williams Selyem’s Vista Verde vineyard (photo courtesy of Rococo Wines). As we see ...
Chenin Blanc originated in France's Loire Valley, likely in the Anjou subregion, which today makes the world's most acclaimed Chenins. The grape's frontiers have expanded, to South Africa, where it’s ...
Chief wine critic Eric Asimov highlighted Kelley Fox Wines' Dundee Hills Dux Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 and Bow & Arrow Willamette Valley Chenin Blanc 2021 among 12 younger — i.e. 21st century ...
Larkmead Vineyards 2023 Chenin Blanc, $75 This wine is a landmark ... This is Materra’s first-ever Albariño, from a block planted in 2020. The name "Yamabuki" comes from the Japanese rose ...
The second wine on the list is Bow & Arrow’s 2021 Willamette Valley Chenin Blanc. The New York Times noted the wine “comes from a terrific producer, Bow & Arrow, which often departs from the ...