A brief on Chenin Blanc & its imported brands in India

Chenin blanc is a grape which is very popular in India and grows in Nashik too. Brands like Reveilo and Grover are doing a great job with the grape and the Indian consumer is loving it. Chenin blanc is a grape which is naturally high in acidity and can be made in zero sugar to very sweet style of wines and also sparkling. The flavours range from floral to apples to tropical like pineapple. 
Chenin Blanc Wine regions:
The classic wine regions for chenin is the Loire valley in France comprising villages like Anjou, Vouvray, Saumur and Touraine making varied styles of the grape. Outside of France, South Africa has made a mark for their easy drinking , no fuss, tropical chenin blancs just like India. 
Chenin Blanc and food pairing:
Most Chenins in India come with some hint of sugar in the wine and mouth watering acidity making it a great accompaniment to mildly spice food, Indian too. The ones in India are easy drinking wine and all it needs is a bowl of classic salted wafers. 

Chenin Blanc – India’s Favourite Easy White Wine

Chenin Blanc is a grape that is very popular in India and is also grown in Nashik. Brands like Reveilo and Grover are doing a great job with the grape and the Indian consumer is loving it.

It is naturally high in acidity and can be made in styles ranging from zero sugar to very sweet wines, including sparkling styles. The flavour profile can range from floral notes to apples and tropical fruits like pineapple.

Chenin Blanc Wine Regions

The classic home of Chenin Blanc is the Loire Valley in France, including villages such as Anjou, Vouvray, Saumur and Touraine, producing a wide range of styles.

Outside France, South Africa has made a strong mark with easy-drinking, tropical, no-fuss Chenin Blancs, similar in spirit to emerging Indian expressions.

Chenin Blanc & Food Pairing

Most Chenins in India carry a slight hint of sugar balanced by refreshing acidity, making them ideal with mildly spiced Indian food.

Easy drinking styles also work beautifully on their own — or simply with a bowl of salted wafers.

Chenin Blanc Brands in the Indian Market (Mumbai Prices)

South Africa

Cape Elephant Rs 1500

Cape Zebra Rs 1650

Cape Dreams Rs 1965

MAN Family, REE RUN STEEN Rs 1995

Stonecross Rs 2160

USA

Dry Creek Sonoma Rs 2945