Main grape varieties: Chenin Blanc

What to expect: Varying styles from dry to sweet. Medium to full bodied. Moderate to high acidity. Styles vary from green apple to exotic fruit notes, as well as oaked and unaoked versions.

Pair with: Chicken, turkey, pork, veal, salmon, trout

Wine picks:

• Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch (~$20)
• Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch (~$23)
• Rudera Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch (~$29)
• A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc Swartland (~$23)