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Article: Cherish, Protect Chenin Blanc Before It's Too Late
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- Yakima Herald-Republic
- Article date:
- June 23, 1999
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FROM BERRY TO BOTTLE
Chenin blanc is about to switch places with the American Bald
Eagle. Although this particular eagle still warrants a great deal
of protection, it is no longer endangered. It has made a great
comeback throughout the land, with nesting pairs popping up as fast
as Starbucks outlets. But not chenin blanc. No one seems to care.
Even I will admit to once calling this type of wine "acidic
slime." But that was 1980 and things have changed.
Mike Conway of Latah Creek made some of the fruitiest, well-
balanced chenins ever from local fruit, and others have followed.
Kiona and Chateau Ste. Michelle have been making standards year in
and year out, yet no one seems to care.
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