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Biltmore Estate Winemaker's ion Chenin Blanc

Biltmore Estate Winemaker's Selection Chenin Blanc Wine Details
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Description: Tropical flavors, nuances of honey and almonds, and hints of sweet spice make this wine flavorful. Pair it with desserts or fruit to enjoy its lingering flavor.

Varietal Definition
Chenin Blanc:
Classic white varietal of France's Loire Valley and now grown throughout the world. Known for its rather unusual 'wet-wool', 'damp straw' aromas, it tends to be more floral than fruity when young and gives high acidity, growing well in marginal climates. It ages well and its susceptibility to 'botrytis'* produces some of the great sweet wines of the Loire, for example Quarts de Chaume and Vouvray. It is grown widely in South Africa where it is known as 'Steen'.


Reviews



Rebecca says...
My favorite!

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