Chenin Blanc: South Africa's Secret Weapon

South Africa has more Chenin Blanc planted than any country on earth, including France, where the grape originated in the Loire Valley. Today's episode makes the case for why this might be the single most underrated white wine grape in the world: the old bush vines that produce extraordinary concentration, the range of styles from crisp and mineral to rich and complex, and why South African Chenin Blanc consistently delivers Loire-level quality at a fraction of the price.