A native of France’s Loire Valley, the white wine variety Chenin Blanc is often blended by Australian winemakers with varieties such as Chardonnay, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Some of Australia’s best examples come from Margaret River,  Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale and its typical characters include lemon, florals, tropicals, pear and honeysuckle. Some of the tastiest food matches for Chenin Blanc include Singapore noodles, bouillabaisse, chilli salted squid and honey-roasted vegetables on warm quinoa and currant salad.