Chenin Blanc
A white variety grown in the south west of France, suitable for the production of quality dry and sweet wines. Low yields with small berries and thick skins that can withstand the longer ripening times required for sweet wine production. Dry wines occasionally blended with Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Floral aromas and refreshingly high acidity.
Budburst - Early, Harvest - Late
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Chenin Blanc ENTAV-INRA® 220
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®) 2004
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Good productivity. Cylindrical loose clusters, quite large but open, high sugar content. Yields may need to be controlled. Berries have thick skins, enabling bunches to withstand the longer ripening times called for in sweet wine production.
Disease tolerance
Reported to be somewhat resistant to grey rot. Good disease tolerance to bunch rots.
Flavour profile
Stonefruit, lychees, citrus, with very intense flavours and good length - very good acid balance with fruit.
General Comments
Produces fine aromatic and strong wines with good acidity in France.
Chenin Blanc ENTAV-INRA® 880
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®) 2006
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Medium crops and bunch weight, high sugar content.
Disease tolerance
Reported to be somewhat resistant to grey rot.
General Comments
Produces fine aromatic and strong wines with good acidity in France.
Chenin Blanc PN00039
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Selected from the old National Collection at Blands, Palmerston North heat treated clone TK00039
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Less vigour and more open bunches than the Sinnott selection, perhaps slightly more advanced ripening.
General Comments
Selected from the old National Collection at Blands
Chenin Blanc Sinnott Selection
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Sourced by Jeff Sinnott from old vines at Clyde
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus 2, Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Viticulture
Good productivity with loose bunches.
