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South African Chenin blanc styles description as perceived by local experts
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By Astrid Buica, Jeanne Brand and Christine Wilson · 6 min read
Smart fruit
The diversity of South African Chenin Blanc was a colourful affair at this month’s Which Wine tasting, with purity of fruit and smart winemaking as the golden t
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Death by (mostly) Chenin Blanc
Given the wide array of Chenin Blanc styles, it is not surprising that this wine is one of South Africa’s favourites.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Study explores sensory space of Chenin wines
South African Chenin blanc wines take centre stage in a novel study that explores the sensory space of wine using data mining and machine learning techniques.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
2018 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
News of the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners for 2018, featuring five newcomers and five regulars, comes in the wake of unprecedented optimis
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Is Sauvignon Blanc a Victim of its Own Success?
Sauvignon Blanc’s popularity among consumers is unprecedented. But among serious wine experts, the variety seems to be a victim of its own success.
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge 2020 winners announced
The spread of vineyards contributing to this year’s line-up of Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners shows just how adaptable the grape is, in th
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Decanter Best in Show Award highlights Ken Forrester’s Chenin Blanc leadership
The Ken Forrester Old Vines Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021 was awarded a Best in Show Award at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Ken Forrester recognised as The Drinks Business Man of the Year
South Africa’s “Mr Chenin” and trailblazer, Ken Forrester, was the recipient of the Man of the Year Award by the influential UK publication The Drinks Business for his contribution towards the international wine industry.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Kleine Zalze Furthering the Legacy of Stellenbosch Old Vine Chenin Blanc
"Chenin Blanc is an integral part of the legacy of Cape wine," says Carina Gous, GM of Kleine Zalze Wines in Stellenbosch. "Not only for its being planted throughout the Cape winelands, but also due to the fact that – despite its origins in the Loire region of France – South Africa is today seen…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 2)
Sorting – a fast and simple method to describe sensory differences and similarities between wines
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Balancing price and quality
Bulk wine is important to the South African wine industry, but with lower-than-average prices and an increase in competition there’s a growing need for solidarity and innovation among producers.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read