Chenin blanc often has been used for blending in jug wines, to give them some power and pizzazz. Its acidity can help soften white wines that are too harsh. Chenin blanc tends to bring more honeyed tastes to wines. In the United States in recent years, chenin blanc has been sold as a single varietal or the dominant grape in a white wine blend. Chenin blanc has achieved some popularity from people who want a slightly sweeter wine yet with a crispness on the end.
Friends often accompany chenin blanc with shellfish.
I asked the wine tasters to sample four chenin blancs. This wine looked clear and light, but it had a big mouth feel. It was sweeter than a chardonnay but not as sweet as a Riesling. It was very easy to drink and finished in a tie for second. The Hogue was a darker yellow color.