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How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Chenin Blanc and Riesling is body: Chenin Blanc is Medium while Riesling is Medium(−). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Step 02
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Chenin Blanc leans waxy orchard fruit with firm acid spine; Riesling leans piercing acidity, lime profile, and lighter body.
Train this pair →The clearest separator between Chenin Blanc and Riesling is body: Chenin Blanc is Medium while Riesling is Medium(−). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
On the WSET ladder, Chenin Blanc is Medium and Riesling is Medium(−) for body.
Chenin Blanc and Riesling are both white grape varieties.