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Article: Look again at Chenin Blanc. (white wine)
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- Sunset
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- June 1, 1997
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Chenin Blanc has become the Cinderella of white wines. Until just 10 years ago, there was more of this grape growing in California than Chardonnay. Now it's neglected by most U.S. wineries and is unknown to many wine drinkers. What happened?
It's impossible to say why we become enchanted (or not) with certain kinds of wine. For me, Chenin's current obscurity is about as fathomable as Merlot's current fame.
But no matter. What counts is this: Chenin Blanc not only makes delicious wine but also is one of the world's most prestigious white grapes, considered as capable of greatness as Chardonnay, Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc. Moreover, savvy wine drinkers know ...