How do you tell Chenin Blanc and Riesling 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.

Is Chenin Blanc or Riesling higher in body?

On the WSET ladder, Chenin Blanc is Medium and Riesling is Medium(−) for body.

Are Chenin Blanc and Riesling red or white?

Chenin Blanc and Riesling are both white grape varieties.

Chenin Blanc vs Riesling — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Chenin Blanc	Riesling
Acidity	High	High
Body	Medium	Medium(−)
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Pale	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Chenin Blanc

quinceapplewool

Riesling

limegreen applejasmine

Common questions

How do you tell Chenin Blanc and Riesling 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.
Is Chenin Blanc or Riesling higher in body?: On the WSET ladder, Chenin Blanc is Medium and Riesling is Medium(−) for body.
Are Chenin Blanc and Riesling red or white?: Chenin Blanc and Riesling are both white grape varieties.