2012

Chenin Blanc Challenge for 2012

Forget the demeaning description, "SA's workhorse grape", says Jos Baker. Classic Wine's first Classic Chenin Blanc Top 10 awards highlight Chenin's much-vaunted versatility and ability to adapt. Highly individual, the wines also share a common aim: to demonstrate the potential of this underrated variety. As Pierre Wahl of Rijk's Private Cellar puts it, "to capture the flavour of the grape – and get it into the bottle".

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