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The 45 best chenin blanc wines in Australia

By Halliday Wine Companion

2 days ago

Chenin blanc is a chameleon white grape loved for its versatility and food-friendly appeal. Here are 45 Australian expressions ready for drinking.

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.

While a lot of Aussie chenin blanc comes from Western Australia, particularly Margaret River and Swan ValleyMcLaren Vale is also emerging as a top region for the variety.
 
Read on to discover 45 of the best Australian chenin blanc wines. 

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