Big Head Wines

Niagara Lakeshore Chenin Blanc

9.021 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Noriko Tamaki

Chenin Blanc
Nose: French pear, lanolin, wet dog/sheep
Palate: cooked apple

Chenin Blanc
Nose: French pear, lanolin, wet dog/sheep
Palate: cooked apple

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Daniel P. Drake

Tonight's wine was a Christmas gift from a family member. This 2013 Big Head Chenin Blanc comes from the Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario region of Canada.

On the nose there is pear, honeydew melon, apricot, apple blossom, ginger, honey, saffron and minerality.

On the palate I am getting an overabundance of ripe fruit, apricot, mandarin orange, mango, pineapple, baked apple, lemon curd and wet rock minerality.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and there is a medium sweetness not overly sweet that lends to a well balanced, well rounded Chenin Blanc.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷

Tonight's wine was a Christmas gift from a family member. This 2013 Big Head Chenin Blanc comes from the Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario region of Canada.

On the nose there is pear, honeydew melon, apricot, apple blossom, ginger, honey, saffron and minerality.

On the palate I am getting an overabundance of ripe fruit, apricot, mandarin orange, mango, pineapple, baked apple, lemon curd and wet rock minerality.

This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and there is a medium sweetness not overly sweet that lends to a well balanced, well rounded Chenin Blanc.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷

Dec 29th, 2016
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

Very much like the #wine but not the name. Good drinking #cheninblanc that does the trick.

Very much like the #wine but not the name. Good drinking #cheninblanc that does the trick.

Jul 12th, 2015
Victoria Dominick

A very light and citrusy wine, makes for a nice sipping wine

A very light and citrusy wine, makes for a nice sipping wine

Nov 9th, 2020
Christopher Fowler

It’s been a while since I’ve had an Ontario Chenin Blanc this tasty πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

It’s been a while since I’ve had an Ontario Chenin Blanc this tasty πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Oct 6th, 2019
Julia Indik

Light touches of flavor from pear, apple.

Light touches of flavor from pear, apple.

Jul 17th, 2018
Devin O'Haire

It's a wine you stare at and say "come on!" If you find it, get it and enjoy its balanced body and freshness.

It's a wine you stare at and say "come on!" If you find it, get it and enjoy its balanced body and freshness.

Jun 10th, 2017
Jeff

Summer in a glass! Tropical notes, very smooth. As good as it gets for Niagara whites!

Summer in a glass! Tropical notes, very smooth. As good as it gets for Niagara whites!

Jul 20th, 2016
GrayAJ

Floral, straw, layers of honey. Great acidity. One of the best Chenin Blancs I have tasted from Ontario.

Floral, straw, layers of honey. Great acidity. One of the best Chenin Blancs I have tasted from Ontario.

Dec 31st, 2015
Jonathan Steeves

The 2013 vintage is golden straw colour and 13.3% ABV, 100% Chenin Blanc by winemaker #andrzejlipinski This off dry white is great with spicy Mexican or Asian fare. Aromatics of candied lemon, orange blossom, Asian pear, ripe golden delicious apple, and secondary of white pepper and a hint of canned mandarin orange. This is a beautiful Chenin Blanc with lots of acidity, mouthwatering, smooth and medium-full bodied, well balanced and integrated aromatics. Paired well with Mexican chicken tortilla soup. Enjoy 2015-2018.

The 2013 vintage is golden straw colour and 13.3% ABV, 100% Chenin Blanc by winemaker #andrzejlipinski This off dry white is great with spicy Mexican or Asian fare. Aromatics of candied lemon, orange blossom, Asian pear, ripe golden delicious apple, and secondary of white pepper and a hint of canned mandarin orange. This is a beautiful Chenin Blanc with lots of acidity, mouthwatering, smooth and medium-full bodied, well balanced and integrated aromatics. Paired well with Mexican chicken tortilla soup. Enjoy 2015-2018.

Nov 7th, 2015