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Definition of Chenin blanc
1. Noun. White grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France.
2. Noun. Made in California and the Loire valley in France.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chenin Blanc
Literary usage of Chenin blanc
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"Their vineyard produces a Cabernet Sauvignon, chenin blanc, Johannisberg Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Texas Blush, Mead and Texas Vintage Port. ..."
2. Waiter, There's a Horse in My Wine: A Treasury of Entertainment, Exploration by Jennifer "Chotzi" Rosen (2005)
"chenin blanc might see the same fate, jilted for the more famous Chardonnay and
Sauvignon Blanc. Values abound, but you know how this cycle works: a country ..."
3. Cycling in France by Carole Saint-Laurent (2003)
"Overlooking the Loire, with an excellent exposure, the vineyard produces an
outstanding chenin blanc; Savennieres wine is the jewel of the Anjou wines. ..."
4. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"Don't stop before you try the sticky chenin blanc. There's a cafe on-site and
accommodation across the way (see Where To Stay, ..."
5. Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe by Bernard Joliat (2000)
"Chardonnay. ries- ling. sauvignon and chenin blanc make reliable whites. There are
some good roses, reminiscent of light Swiss wines. ..."