Chenin Blanc

[theatrequeen]

This will sound very naive, but I'm really just checking. How is Chenin Blanc pronounced? I've heard it several different ways. Thanks.

[robr]

Also, what kind of grapes are used? Inquiring minds want to know.

The pronunciation is "She-nin (the "e" as in "tennis") Blonk" I believe.

[This message has been edited by bernkastler (edited 12-03-2005).]

[winoweenie]

Hi Queenie and welcome to the board. My Oklahoma dixshunary says it sounds like Shin-an' Blonk.WW

[Thraz]

I have a natural advantage so there is absolutely no merit in my knowing this, but:

shun-a (this last "a" is pronounced much like the a in "bang" - don't pronounce the n at the end)

bl-[au] (the "au" is much like the "au" sound in "haunt", as in haunted house - neither the n nor the c is pronounced)

Many variations are ok though, my English is generally tolerated so I am more than happy to return the favor.

Also, that is the name of the grape.

[This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 12-03-2005).]

[TheEngineer]

I agree with Thraz, the C is almost slient.

[PinotEnvy]

I pronounce it the easy way.... Vouvray.

[winoweenie]

Mines easier..." NO THANKS " WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/wink.gif[/img]