Category Archives: Chenin Blanc

2012 Dowie Doole Chenin Blanc

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

With McLaren Vale beginning to explore ‘alternative’ white grape varieties that are more suited to its warmer weather it’s germane to note that this wine is mostly sourced from near 80 year-old vines. Whoever planted these was way ahead of the … Continue reading →

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2009 Domaine Pichot Coteau de la Biche Vouvray Sec

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

France, Loire Valley 12.5% Screwcap $35 Imported by Vintage and Vine. I like Vouvray. I should drink more of it. On opening, this was a little disappointing. A rich nose of stewed apples, pear and cinnamon. Lighter notes of lemon … Continue reading →

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2008 Dowie Doole Tintookie Chenin Blanc

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale 11.5% Diam $Gift I’d always thought of Australian Chenin Blanc as light refreshing stuff, not overburdened by complexity & not requiring a great deal of thought. Then I was lucky to receive this pre-release to have a look … Continue reading →

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2008 Coriole Chenin Blanc

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale 13.0% Screwcap $15 I tasted the 2009 of this at the Fine Wine Partners trade fair just recently. Liked it a lot. Picked this up on the weekend. Didn’t do it for me. Brown pear, apple, spice, lemon … Continue reading →

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