tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35180577648665002712011-07-30T18:01:49.661-07:00It's a little known fact, but a fact all the same, that South African Chenin Blanc wines are among the world's finest. It's also a fact that there is a group of visionary South African wine producers who are, not only fast spreading the word, but also continually providing hard evidence by producing Chenin Blanc wines of increasingly remarkable quality. This Blog site serves as a platform for producers and wine enthusiasts to share their passion for Chenin.Chenin Blanc Associationnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518057764866500271.post-36612454829996465282009-08-27T06:57:00.000-07:002009-08-27T07:25:08.821-07:00<span class="wineReportCopy">James Molesworth speaks about South African Chenin Blanc, noting that it's "old-vine Chenin plantings are arguably the country's greatest vinous treasure. He also takes you through a specifically SA Chenin tastings. To watch an historic<a href="http://www.winespectator.com/video/content/id/17520" target="_blank">video visit</a>. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3518057764866500271-3661245482999646528?l=cheninwine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chenin Blanc Associationnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518057764866500271.post-24990124345625173362009-08-27T06:34:00.000-07:002009-08-27T07:20:25.261-07:00<p style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" ><b>EXPRESSIONS OF CHENIN BLANC IN THE RIEBEEK VALLEY <br />4 &amp; 5 September 2009</b></span></p> <p style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" >The Chenin Blanc Association of South Africa will be hosting a celebration of Chenin Blanc and good food in the Riebeek Valley.</span></p> <table id="table4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td> <p style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" >We would like to invite you to attend one or both of these events in the beautiful, relaxed and informal ambiance of Riebeek Kasteel and enjoy the versatility and great food-matching ability of these Chenin Blanc wines paired with the excellent food the Riebeek Valley is renowned for. The two events will each showcase six outstanding examples of Chenin Blanc expressing various styles of the cultivar matched with six dishes, especially designed and prepared by the Valley’s celebrated chefs. </span></p> <p style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" <br /> <br /> Friday, 4 September 2009 <br /> Dinner at Kasteelberg Bistro <br /> </b>Style: Bistro food with flair <br /> Time: 19h00 <br /> Price: R185.00 per person <br /> Bookings @ 022-448-1110 <br /> <br /> <b>Saturday, 5 September 2009 <br /> Lunch at The Royal Hotel <br /> </b>Style: Delicate fine dining <br /> Time: 12h00 <br /> Price: R210.00 per person <br /> Bookings @ 022-448-1378</span></p></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p style="line-height: 13.5pt;"> <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3518057764866500271-2499012434562517336?l=cheninwine.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chenin Blanc Associationnoreply@blogger.com1