Their whites are composed primarily of Chenin blanc. The main grape of the wine is Mauzac, followed by Chardonnay and Chenin blanc. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Shiraz, Merlot, Chenin blanc and Verdelho. In 2008, there were of Chenin blanc in cultivation in Australia. Some wineries will also use Pinot blanc, Chenin blanc and French Colombard. Chenin blanc is the dominant and nearly exclusive grape of Vouvray. As wine expert Oz Clarke noted, these wines became the "standard-bearer" for Chenin blanc. In the Olifants River region, Chenin blanc and Colombard are popular.