Celebrating International Chenin Blanc Day in June might be a little strange for those of us who are amidst the Southern Hemisphere winter, but while we often choose refreshing styles of Chenin Blanc as our favourite summer sipper, there are plenty of reasons to also enjoy Chenin Blanc during the cooler months, especially because this variety comes in various styles.
Try the traditional, refreshing summer-sippers when the sun is out, choose the more serious styles with a little oak maturation for true winter comfort and treat yourself to the joy that is a natural sweet Chenin Blanc – with dessert or as dessert!
Taste the trio
Join us for a special tasting of a trio of Chenin Blanc wines at Leopard's Leap and try the refreshing 2026 Classic Chenin Blanc, the sophisticated, oak-matured 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc and the delightful Culinaria Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc.
13 June is International Chenin Blanc Day, but we will be celebrating for the whole of June with 10% off when you buy any six bottles of Chenin Blanc online or from our Tasting Room.
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Chenin Blanc pairings with Leopard's Leap
Chenin, shaken
Combine the freshness of Chenin Blanc with the aromatics and creamy texture of a ripe pear and you have a wonderful cocktail for fireside get-togethers.
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Winter salad
Our 2026 Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc is a refreshing wine with herbaceous notes, ideal for sunshiny weather and extended lunch hours. You might have to wait for a warmer weekend, but when it arrives, set a table in a sunny spot and serve your lightly chilled Chenin Blanc with something easy like a warm potato salad.
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Warming flavours
The 2025 Culinaria Chenin Blanc is based on the original French style and the exceptional wines from the Loire, where producers in regions like Vouvray, Savennières, and Bonnezeaux use oak fermentation. The complex layers of flavour and smooth consistency of this wine, make it an exceptional white for winter. Its versatility as a food partner will also ensure you can enjoy it with your favourite winter foods to your ultimate delight. Try a casserole like our winter favourite, Chicken Normandy.
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Sweet endings
Who can resist the charm of sweet treats in cold weather?! Try our Culinaria Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc and add some drama to dinner. Serve a charming little glass with a seasonal dessert such as citrussy Crêpes Suzette, or take it easy and make the wine your dessert – it brings all the sweet delight you need at the end of a hearty meal.
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