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PRONUNCIATION OF CHENIN BLANC

Chenin Blanc  [ʃəˈnɛ̃ blɒŋk] play
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WHAT DOES CHENIN BLANC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Chenin Blanc

Chenin blanc

Chenin blanc, is a white wine grape variety from the Loire valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can produce very bland, neutral wines if the vine's natural vigor is not controlled. Outside the Loire it is found in most of the New World wine regions; it is the most widely planted variety in South Africa, where it is also known as Steen. The grape may have been one of the first to be grown in South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck in 1655, or it may have come to that country with Huguenots fleeing France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Chenin blanc was often misidentified in Australia as well, so tracing its early history in the country is not easy. It may have been introduced in James Busby's collection of 1832, but C. Waterhouse was growing Steen at Highercombe in Houghton, South Australia by 1862. It provides a fairly neutral palate for the expression of terroir, vintage variation and the winemaker's treatment. In cool areas the juice is sweet but high in acid with a full-bodied fruity palate.

Definition of Chenin Blanc in the English dictionary

The definition of Chenin Blanc in the dictionary is a white grape grown in the Loire region of France and in South Africa, California, New Zealand, and elsewhere, used for making wine. Other definition of Chenin Blanc is any of various light dry white wines made from this grape.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHENIN BLANC


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clonk
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conch
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cronk
krɒŋk
gonk
ɡɒŋk
honk
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honky-tonk
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Lonk
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plonk
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pronk
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHENIN BLANC

Chen-chiang
Chenab
chenar
Cheney
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Chengchow
Chengde
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Chengtu
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WORDS THAT END LIKE CHENIN BLANC

banc
Blanc
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CFA franc
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fianc
franc
French franc
in banc
Lanfranc
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mariage blanc
Mont Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
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Chenin ब्लैंक
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بلان Chenin
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Шенен Блан
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Chenin Blanc
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চেনিন ব্লাঙ্ক
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Chenin Blanc
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シュナン·ブラン
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슈넹 블랑
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Chenin Blanc
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சென்னின் பிளாங்க்
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चेनिन ब्लॅंक
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Chenin Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Шенен Блан
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Chenin Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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Chenin Blanc
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHENIN BLANC»

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The Wine, Beer, and Spirits Handbook: A Guide to Styles and ...
Chenin Blanc made in the Central Valley or in a lot of South Africa is not worth writing a tasting note for. Good Chenin Blanc, on the other hand, can be quite interesting and challenging to a taster. The challenge comes because Chenin Blanc ...
Joseph LaVilla, 2009
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine Basics
Chenin Blanc (shen-'m blahnk) is a strange and wonderful white grape. In most places, it makes plonk — really lackluster white wines, simple sippers at best. But every once in a while and in one particular place with amazing regularity, it turns  ...
Tara Q. Thomas, 2008
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The Wine Bible
Before chardonnay began to grow in popularity in the 1970s, chenin blanc was the most widely planted classic white grape in California. That it is found there now in a smaller amount is not a reflection of chenin blanc's merits but evidence of ...
Karen MacNeil, 2001
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Wine Grape Varieties in California
Chenin Blanc Synonyms Chenin is the official name in France, where it is commonly called Pineau de la Loire, and, less often, Pineau d'Anjou. In South Africa it is commonly called Steen. Colombard Synonyms Colombard is the official name ...
Larry J. Bettiga, 2003
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The Everything Wine Book: From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, All ...
Message in a Bottle Chenin Blanc The traditional home of Chenin Blanc is the Loire Valley of France, where it's been cultivated among picturesque chateaus since the Middle Ages. Chenin Blanc is a sturdy grape with high natural acidity and ...
Barbara Nowak, Beverly Wichman, 2005
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Cooking with Wine
... Champagne Lobster Newburg Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc Oysters on Half Shell Champagne (Brut), Chardonnay Oysters, Cooked Chardonnay, Semillon, Reisling Oyster Stew Chardonnay, Fume Blanc, Semillon Scallops Gewurztraminer, ...
Virginia Hoffman, Robert Hoffman, 1997
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Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines 2012
Today's Chenin Blancs are markedly riper, rounder and more enjoyable to drink than the sharply acidic,austere winesofthe 1980s, when Chenin Blanc was far more extensively planted in New Zealand.Yet thisclassic grape variety is still ...
Michael Cooper, 2011
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Wine at Your Fingertips
Chenin Blanc is sometimes called simply "Chenin," but it is also known by other names including Pineau, Pineau de la Loire, and Steen. Although climate and soil are important to this productive grape variety, the best wines come from regions ...
Jennifer Frank, 2008
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100 Must-try New Zealand Wines
personality and with a proven ability to flourish in the cellar for at leastadecade, James Millton'sGisbornewine is the finest example of this country's most neglected whitewine variety — Chenin Blanc. In 1986, Millton spent fiveweeksin France.
Michael Cooper, 2011
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Eyewitness Companions: Wines of the World: Your Essential ...
schist soils that slope to the river's edge. A dry, minerally Chenin Blanc with great depth and persistence, Savennieres needs at least four or five years to mellow. Medium-dry and sweet versions are occasionally produced in exceptional years.
‎2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHENIN BLANC»

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Winery Adventure: Napa's Casa Nuestra
The sips: Casa Nuestra's 2013 Dry Chenin Blanc ($35) is delightfully floral and zesty, with lime and hints of nutty flavors. The 2013 Cabernet ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
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Gurvinder Bhatia: Quench your thirst at Taste of Edmonton
... (yes, Argentina produces more than just Malbec), Vermentino from Sardinia, Chenin Blanc from France and Tempranillo from /Spain. «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
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Cheers! Explore white blends from South Africa
Chenin Blanc, called Steen in South Africa, is their classic white grape, though South Africa is also known for its Sauvignon Blanc, like New ... «Florida Today, Jul 15»
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Wine: French whites are ideal for the summer sun
My immersion – it felt almost literally that – in chenin blanc during a visit to the Loire Valley last summer left many happy memories, including ... «Ham&High, Jul 15»
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Wine of the week: Sterling Vineyards Aromatic White 2012
Sterling sources and blends gewürztraminer, malvesia, riesling, muscat, viognier, pinot grigio, chenin blanc and chardonnay and then ferments ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
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Bohemian Melville turns on the charm at La Luna's private dining room
... amongst the well-seasoned leeks. This unusual dish was paired with the equally unusual C68 Chenin Blanc, from Druk my Niet wine estate. «eNCA, Jul 15»
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Wine: 2014 Kalander; 2014 Ascheri Gavi di Gavi; 2010 San Polo …
This Chenin Blanc-based Cape dry white blend from Adi Badenhorst is inviting in aroma with opulently peachy flavours that retain their ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Grapes & Soda: Dishes are carefully crafted to match the natural wines
Catherine and Pierre Breton's Dilettante Vouvray is a chenin blanc with a honeyed nougat viscosity that's very easy to drink. But mushroom ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
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Taste Test: Llugwy River Restaurant, Betws y Coed
I chose a glass of zesty South African chenin blanc that would go with anything and Hugh had a pint of San Miguel lager shandy. Our dining ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
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Wine of the week: Sauvion Vouvray Chenin Blanc
Tastes like: “With the aroma of ripe pears, tart yellow apples, lemon zest and, honeysuckle, this wine starts off with a touch of juicy apple ... «Wichita Eagle, Jul 15»

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