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A
lighter-styled white wine often reminiscent of ripe melons and peaches;
occasionally has a slightly herbal aroma.
In California this wine
can be very dry or very sweet. Most fall in the middle. In Vouvray,
France, it takes on totally different flavor profiles of pineapple
and spice, along with a gripping acidity, and can be aged for many
years.
Should be served slightly chilled.
Regions:
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California
For
the few producers still willing to try, this grape offers lighter,
elegant flavors to match well with food. The Sierra Foothills, especially
around Clarksburg, seem to produce the best. This may be because
it's just about the only place left and their are a few older vineyards.
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France
If
only based on the wines of Vouvray in the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc
certainly would be considered a noble variety. It certainly rivals
Germany's Riesling in offering a plethora of flavors matched with
gripping acidity enough soil to make one thing you've ingested liquid
slate. Easily one of the greatest white wine values in the world.
Agreeability is incredible and the dessert offerings are on a par
with Sauternes and Germany's TBA's.
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South
Africa
One
of the best areas for this grape. It can be labeled "Steen", but
regardless, offers not just a terrific value, but many of the exotic
melon and soil components that close in on Vouvray'
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United
States
For
the few producers still willing to try, this grape offers lighter,
elegant flavors to match well with food. The Sierra Foothills, especially
around Clarksburg, seem to produce the best. This may be because
it's just about the only place left and their are a few older vineyards.
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