Dry, fresh and wonderfully aromatic of white flowers, honey and citrus. This is a fruity style of wine made from 100% Chenin Blanc, in the Saumur region of the Loire Valley.
One of our specialties here at Astor Wines are wines that over-deliver for a great price. Here is a perfect example, a crisp, bright Chenin Blanc from Loire valley. I have picked this wine to review before, but I thought another rave review was warranted. In the past, this wine has been a bit more fruity and almost Sauvignon Blanc-like, but this year it's more dry, with a lovely hint of white florals and honey. Crisp and mineral at 8 bucks a bottle. You really can't go wrong.
There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.
Situated on the left bank of the Loire Valley between Angers and Tours, Saumur is a historic city dominated by one of the most famous castles in France. The castle, like many of the great Châteaux of the Loire Valley, was built with the same tuffeau limestone that underlies the vineyards of the region. Excavations left from building castles and palaces resulted in a network of hundreds of miles...
A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly...
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