If you re looking for a refreshing (hello, Arkansas heat!) and versatile white wine that won t break the bank, look no further than chenin blanc. This grape has been grown in France s Loire Valley for centuries, but it is now found in many other parts of the world, including South Africa (where the grape is known as steen), California (where it was the dominant white grape until the chardonnay craze took hold in the 1970s), and New Zealand.