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It's a wine that is great now, but which will continue to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aravina Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922071081270,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/AravinaEstateSingleVineyardBlock4CheninBlanc2022.png?v=1694850785"},{"product_id":"cape-grace-cane-cut-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Cape Grace Cane Cut Chenin Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother brilliant example of the versatility of this variety. It's been cane cut to allow the bunches to dry and concentrate the sugars. It's thoroughly delicious with its floral, green apple and citrus on the nose and then the luscious mix of cumquat, lemon tart and a hint of pineapple. If you want just a little sweetness with a crisp finishing clean acid, then this is right on the money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape Grace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000343478582,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CapeGraceCaneCutCheninBlanc2022.png?v=1695327196"},{"product_id":"cape-grace-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Cape Grace Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper season for this aromatic fruity variety. A small portion was barrel fermented resulting in a slightly tighter palate at the moment but one that is ready to develop beautifully with age. The nose has a sort of red apply skin and punchy melon nuance. 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The lees stirring has introduced that textural element showing the versatility of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coughlan Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014396166454,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Coughlan_Estate_Chenin_Blanc_NV.png?v=1695458532"},{"product_id":"happs-iseries-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Happs Iseries Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a throwback to the very popular wines of the 80s produced with chenin blanc showing a little sweetness. It's variety that can handle this style with the crisp natural acid keeping it lively and clean. Loaded with tropical fruits showing a little peach flavour. Crisp fine acid. 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Ha the fruit weight and structure to handle cellaring – and that's where Swan chenin comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kosovich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014411665718,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/KosovichMaraCheninBlanc.png?v=1695825364"},{"product_id":"las-vino-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Las Vino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a cool year Peterkin has managed to coax so much from the fruit for this impressive cabernet. The colour is deep for a start and the nose reveals fruit characters in the cherry and plummy spectrum rather than the usual varietal blackcurrant. The palate comes to life with a chalky oyster shell minerality combining with the dark fruit flavours. It's wine for extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAS Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014412222774,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/LasVinoCabernetSauvignon2021.png?v=1695827156"},{"product_id":"las-vino-chenin-blanc-dynamic-blend-2022","title":"Las Vino Chenin Blanc Dynamic Blend 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love chenin blanc you are going to love this take on the variety. Natural fermentation in barriques and amphorae. It then had regular lees stirring which is reflected in the palate texture. The process takes much of the varietal tropical fruit characters out, but then you get other notes of vanilla bean, cashew and subtle savoury characters. 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A keen twist of lemon and lime adds to the clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014415860022,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/millbrook-regional-chenin-blanc-NV.png?v=1695846507"},{"product_id":"nikola-estate-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Nikola Estate Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of the fruit purity and flavours that have most in the Valley saying this might be the best year yet for chenin. No argument from me, Has the melon and citrus honeysuckle mix that is quintessential chenin. The flavour is endless with that crisp natural fine acidity providing energy and lift. A super wine at a nutty price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikola Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014418907446,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/NikolaEstate_CheninBlanc_2022_NV.png?v=1695886999"},{"product_id":"nikola-estate-regional-series-swan-valley-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Nikola Estate Regional Series Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best parcels of chenin on the property are handpicked for this exceptional chenin blanc. The extra time in bottle has allowed the fruit palate to build more flavour with the melon and creamy pear characters starting to open up. 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Fresh flavoursome with wonderful fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikola Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014419333430,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Nikola_NV_SparklingCheninBlanc.png?v=1695888138"},{"product_id":"sandalford-1840-swan-valley-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Sandalford 1840 Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwan Valley chenin blanc in a good year; oh, yeah. Comes from old vines in the Swan and then gets time in a mix of French oak and stainless steel. It creates a wine of tremendous flavour and precision with great palate texture and richness. There's a slightly spicy pear and minerally edge that completes an excellent wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandalford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014424183094,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Sandalford1840RangeCheninBlanc2023_Nonvintageshot.png?v=1695915781"},{"product_id":"sittella-avant-garde-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Sittella Avant-Garde Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘23 vintage was one of the very best for chenin blanc in the Swan Valley and this wonderful wine is a classic example of what can be done with this variety. Loaded with delightful fragrant fruit, a mix of apple and pear with a gentle citrus lift. The palate is textured and deeply flavoursome. A twist of lemon on the finish gives it the final tick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sittella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014425821494,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SittellaAvant-GardeCheninBlanc2023.png?v=1695919401"},{"product_id":"stormflower-chenin-blanc-2021","title":"Stormflower Chenin Blanc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a barrel fermented style of chenin blanc. The oak has been gently introduced and certainly does not dominate, but it does bring a level of textural complexity to lift. Retains its fresh green apple and light tropical fruit characters with a slight creaminess. 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It is a super wine offering texture, complexity and intensity of flavour quite unlike most other chenins. Distinct lemon scented with traces of spice and talc. So much to like about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dream Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47968024330550,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/DreambirdCheninBlanc2023BS.jpg?v=1705737593"},{"product_id":"oakover-estate-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Oakover Estate Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of Swan Valley chenin blanc in this great vintage. Strikes with a burst of citrus infused tropical fruit on the nose. Lovely fruit intensity delivers a palate offering stacks of appeal. 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A cracking good wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikola Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48650779787574,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/RegionalCheninBlanc.png?v=1713490253"},{"product_id":"bellarmine-select-riesling-2023","title":"Bellarmine Select Riesling 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wine that carries a high degree of sweetness, yet the balanced acidity keeps it keen and fine without ever cloying. Notes of citrussy lime dominate with a little orange peel complexity. Beautifully focused finish. 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I really like this wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49363313852726,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/VGR_2024_CheninBlanc_1350x1450_5eaa1ca0-225b-4364-bcea-66aea0057599.png?v=1721020668"},{"product_id":"millbrook-regional-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Millbrook Regional Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eGosh, there were some terrific chenins from the Swan Valley in ’23 and this is yet another. Everything just fits together so well. Loads of citrus character and light tropical fruit on the nose. Exquisite weight and flavour intensity on the palate with zingy lime and lightly appley characters. What a joy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49382852329782,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/millbrook-regional-chenin-blanc-NV_233380a8-6f7d-4ce6-a335-0a0824b03ec2.png?v=1720945834"},{"product_id":"sittella-avant-garde-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Sittella Avant-Garde Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chenin blanc that captures much of the Swan Valley and why this region is so good for this variety. It’s a slightly more restrained version than previously showing less obvious fruit though the lemon rind and lightly tropical notes on the nose are immediately appealing. The palate is more flinty and fine with a pure persistence. Has such a beautiful mouth feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sittella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49440317735222,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CheninBlancavantgardenovintage.png?v=1727663047"},{"product_id":"las-vino-cbdb-chenin-blanc-dynamic-blend-2023","title":"Las Vino Cbdb Chenin Blanc Dynamic Blend 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe approach Peterkin takes lifts this chenin blanc into another zone of complexity and interest. Some of the fruit was handpicked and de-stemmed as part of wild fermentation in older French barriques and small amount in amphorae. The texture comes from the regular lees stirring. A heady floral minerally mix on the nose and a palate that displays muted fruit but great intensity with its richer cashew and creamy stone fruit influence. So much happening here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAS Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49440634405174,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/dynamicblend.png?v=1726357393"},{"product_id":"lenton-brae-in-good-hands-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Lenton Brae In Good Hands Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, this is a mighty good shot at this increasingly popular variety. In this case, it’s been fermented in a mix of French oak and stainless steel, but the time on lees is the key to bringing texture and richness to the palate, while the fine natural acidity keeps it true and linear. Spicy citrus and cinnamon character with a little cut pear and lime. 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Has the fruit and acid to handle extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465247990070,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/PierroCheninBlanc_nv.jpg?v=1721877876"},{"product_id":"fire-gully-vintage-sparkling-chenin-2021","title":"Fire Gully Vintage Sparkling Chenin 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeterkin has made a mighty good sparkling chenin with this 2021 vintage. For me, the maturation on lees is the key, as it balances the higher natural varietal acidity creating a wine of texture and richness while losing nothing of the vibrant primary fruit characters of the variety. Distinctive Granny Smith and citrus tang with a crunchy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fire Gully","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49465375162678,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/sparkling.jpg?v=1726715123"},{"product_id":"paul-conti-tuart-block-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Paul Conti Tuart Block Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven in a warm – er, hot – year, the Contis know how to manage the vineyard to produce some very good fruit. This is a slightly less intense version, but you still get the crisp clean citrussy tropical fruits on the nose and that fine crisp acid on the palate. Has a nice powdery finish. 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Still crunchy and mouth wateringly refreshing but that aged character introduces another dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kosovich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496300355894,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Kosovich_NV_Chenin.jpg?v=1722649032"},{"product_id":"corymbia-rocket-s-vineyard-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Corymbia Rocket’S Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eChenin blanc was another variety to excel in the stellar 2023 vintage in the Swan Valley. If there is a purer expression of Swan valley chenin than this, I’m yet to see it. Lightly tropical melon and citrus characters pervade on the nose. While the palate delivers a refreshing and lively expression of the variety. Has texture that makes it so appealing as a drink now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corymbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49509721571638,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/03_20220121_CORYMBIA_WhiteBackground_NoVintage.png?v=1723097284"},{"product_id":"nikola-estate-regional-methode-traditionale-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Nikola Estate Regional Methode Traditionale Chenin Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a chenin blanc from the heart of the Swan Valley that’s been made into a beautiful example of a sparkling wine. Has a creamy melon character with a subtle roasted nuttiness emerging. The palate is soft and flavoursome with a bright lift that extends through to a completely satisfying finish. Love that lift of melon and cut pear on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikola Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49512973336886,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/ReginalRange_Sparkling_CheninBlanc_3.png?v=1723172993"},{"product_id":"nikola-estate-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Nikola Estate Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA more restrained and less obviously fruity chenin from the Swan in a season that was so hot. 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Great food wine, this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape Grace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49555357172022,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CapeGrace_CheninBlanc_NoVin_7dccda37-27ac-4966-a579-022e80adf987.jpg?v=1726699704"},{"product_id":"nicole-oatley-swan-valley-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Nicole Oatley Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’ll bet winemaker the winemaker loved getting his hands on chenin blanc from this year in the Swan Valley. Most described it as the greatest year ever for this famous variety of the valley. This packs a deep stone fruit intensity into the frame with citrus and light mango influences adding complexity. Has a rich intensity balanced by a fine natural acidity that is such a part of this variety. Shows what all the fuss is about.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicole Oatley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49575055982902,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/NOW.CheninBlanc2023-lowres.png?v=1724652153"},{"product_id":"stormflower-silver-lining-2022","title":"Stormflower Cremant Silver Lining 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the best of these sparkling chenins yet from Stormflower. There is a delicacy here, but the fruit has intensity and length. Light creamy tropical fruits with a citrussy edge on the nose. The palate is light and finely balanced with a persistence through to a long finish. 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