Chenin blanc has been surging in popularity across Australia in recent years.
Not only were the overall submissions for chenin blanc up by 6 per cent for the 2026 Companion, a chenin blanc won the award for best Other Whites and Blends for the third year in a row. Australian examples of this variety most certainly deserve your attention.
Originally hailing from France's Loire Valley, chenin's trademark is its versatility. It's an all-rounder grape that can be made into a range of styles, from crisp and dry to fuller-bodied – even sparkling and sweet. But for this list of the best chenin blanc wines in Australia, we have stuck to the many brilliant examples of still white wines produced here.
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