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Saturday, 31 August, 2024

2024 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners to show in China

In a bold move to capitalise on China's mounting interest in white wines, Standard Bank, sponsor of the Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, will showcase the variety's best-of-best wines at ProWine in Shanghai.
Chenin Blanc Association
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 19 June, 2024

Make the most of #DrinkChenin: Enter the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge 2024

This year marks the 11th edition of the competition, celebrating the top 10 Chenins with a cash prize.
Chenin Blanc Association
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

The epic wine-tasting experience is back

Embark on a wine-tasting adventure like no other with the Chenin Safari, taking place from 27 April - 8 June!
Chenin Blanc Association
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 15 September, 2023

Celebrating SA’s heritage grape and 10 years of Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge - 2023 winners announced

The winners of this year’s Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge were announced on 14 September and 2023 marks the Challenge's tenth anniversary this year.  
Chenin Blanc Association
FEATURED ARTICLE
Wednesday, 14 June, 2023

Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge 2023 now accepting entries

This year we're celebrating the 10-year partnership between Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association to bring together the Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge. 
Chenin Blanc Association
Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Chenin Safari: 6 glorious weeks for Chenin and wine country cycling

From 6 May to 10 June, mountain bikers participating in the Chenin Safari can ride in their own time, stopping off at any of 30 participating wine farms.
Chenin Blanc Association
Wednesday, 14 December, 2022

International Chenin Congress ignites multi-level collaboration between France and South Africa

Stellenbosch is exchanging best practice in wine tourism marketing with Angers, in the Loire Valley, France.
August Collective
Friday, 21 October, 2022

Chenin Blanc, championing regionality and the problem with Sauvignon Blanc – opportunities for South African wine in the UK off-trade

What’s clear after a week in SA is that the country has loads to offer UK drinkers – from entry-level wines to biodynamic propositions.
Drinks Retailing News, Lucy Britner
Wednesday, 5 October, 2022

Chenin Blanc International Congress 2022

Experience an educational journey in Cape Town as Stellenbosch host the prestigious 2022 Chenin Blanc International Congress. 
Winetech
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 26 August, 2022

2022 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge winners announced

The winners of this year’s Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge were announced this past Friday (26 August).
Chenin Blanc Association
Tuesday, 25 September, 2018

Chenin Blanc: some reflections

Chenin Blanc producers are spread across the winelands.
Wines of South Africa, Angela Lloyd
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 31 August, 2018

2018 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge Winners

News of the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners for 2018, featuring five newcomers and five regulars, comes in the wake of unprecedented optimism in the grape variety.
Chenin Blanc Association
FEATURED ARTICLE
Friday, 15 June, 2018

Chenin has a great history

Chenin is versatile, and fast becoming one of South Africa's valuable calling cards
Jonathan Snashall
FEATURED ARTICLE
Tuesday, 29 May, 2018

Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge calls For 2018 entries

The Chenin Blanc Association, organiser of the annual Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge is calling on South African winemakers to enter this year’s competition.
Chenin Blanc Association
Thursday, 10 May, 2018

Chenin blanc: the not so neutral, “neutral” variety

South African (SA) researchers have discovered that SA Chenin blancs contain significant amounts of volatile thiols, which are positive flavour active compounds, traditionally associated with Sauvignon blanc.
Karien O’Kennedy
Thursday, 22 February, 2018

Chenin Blanc: late summer just found its perfect match

Raise a chilled glass of the season’s hottest varietal. With the days still long and the mercury still soaring, it’s little wonder that Spier Executive Chef Lolli Heyns’s go-to varietal is Chenin Blanc.
Spier
Wednesday, 14 June, 2017

The Rise of South African Chenin Blanc: Signature Varietal Celebrated on #DrinkChenin 2017

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) USA (http://www.wosa.us/), the industry association which promotes the exports of South African wine, is excited to announce participation in the 3rd annual #DrinkChenin Day (http://www.drinkchenin.com/) on Saturday June 17, 2017
benzinga.com
Friday, 26 August, 2016

Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 – An Array Of Excitement And Diversity

Pure fruit, more texture, greater structure, versatility and pushed boundaries is what Chenin Blanc is all about. True to form, that is what the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge uncovered at this third successive competition.
Nicolette Waterford
Wednesday, 24 August, 2016

Staking Claim To Chenin Country

Hero varieties play a key role in building wine route brands. If Stellenbosch is Cabernet Country, the Swartland Shiraz, Durbanville Sauvignon and Robertson Chardonnay, welcome to Breedekloof as Chenin country reports Graham Howe …
Graham Howe
Monday, 27 June, 2016

Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge - Last 3 days for entries!

Want to showcase your pride? Entries for the third annual Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge are now open and all South African Chenin Blanc producers are welcome to enter their offerings.
Chenin Blanc Association
Friday, 10 June, 2016

Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge once again in search of South Africa’s best Chenin

Want to showcase your pride? Entries for the third annual Standard Bank/Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge are now open and all South African Chenin Blanc producers are welcome to enter their offerings.
Chenin Blanc Association
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