White Blends from South Africa
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The South African wine industry has come a long way and has evolved enormously and grown in recognition in the international wine market. Both locally and internationally the wines from South Africa have become well-loved, and a common denominator is that buyers seem to be looking for excellent quality wines that offer value formoney. In terms of blends the white sector is seeing large volumes of crisp, fresh wines. Understanding the different types of wines, varietals and wine blends will improve your appreciation for your favorite wine and vineyard.
Blended wines do not meet the same standards as those of varietals. This does not mean that white wine blends are of an inferior quality or standard. Actually the blending of wines is considered a noble and ancient tradition.
For hundreds of years, the French have been blending grapes into Bordeaux. Another perfect example is Italy's famous red Chianti is made up of sangiovese and canaiolo grapes.
Another delightful white blend originated in California during the 1980s.The white blends can use two or three of the varietals which consist of sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Vert. The general idea is to offer wineries an opportunity to be more flexible in their wine-making attempts.
Blended wine experts agree that white blends can be well-balanced; even more so than varietals. Wine connoisseurs insist that using two or more wines makes the overall wine more interesting and better in taste.
Despite the growth of these particular blends, wine selection and consumption is largely subjective and wine lovers will differ. You will find that one type might suit one person but will not necessarily suit the next; in other words different white blends will appeal to different individuals.
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Outside the Loire Valley in France where the grape for Chenin Blanc wines is grown, you will find it grown in most of the newer wine growing regions in the world, such as South Africa and Australia. In South Africa this is commonly know as Steen wines.
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Sauvignon Blanc Wines were first grown in the Loire Valley in France. New Zealand has improved on this wonderful wine and the grape is now grown in the Marlborough region, which is a cool region perfect for producing exciting wines that have a typically tropical fruit and gooseberry and litchi flavours. Sauvignon Blanc has a tendency to being on the dry side with distinctive fresh green qualities. This wine is widely available as a single taste or as a blend with Semillon.
