The fruit-filled bouquet of this Chenin Blanc gives aromas of quince and apricot that are laced with notes of almond and acacia flowers. Texturally balanced, this off-dry wine finishes with a juicy crispness that demands you reach for another glass... or a piece of cheese. Pair with buttery pasta, rich chicken and fish, or light fruit desserts.
I had this wine on a warm summer night. A great experience: It delivered what I was expecting plus more. I tasted apricot yellow apple and honey and I felt a pleasant note of almonds at the end caused by lees contact and, of course flower bouquet notes typical of Chenin Blanc. What I noticed is that this wine was slightly off dry, in a very pleasant way. I felt this very gentle sweetness at the end of the finish and it made me want to have another sip and then, another glass! Very affordable, I consider this wine an amazing value: It delivers flavor and concentration and it can be a great partner to different dishes such as chicken, fish or even not too sweet desserts.
Chinese Food
Here's why it works:
Whites with a touch of residual sugar balance sticky sauces.
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.
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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