Posts Tagged ‘floral flavors’
Varietal: White Table Wine (Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscato)
Region: California
Cost: $9.99
A light white with bright flavors and a soft, subtle, floral finish to it that will pair well with most any white meat.
Recommendations: My father gave me this wine as my mother and he have become fans of both this and the red partially due to the price, and also because of the versatility of the wines. I’d seen it in stores before, and even talked it over with my boss (whom blushes at even the thought of ordering it), but had yet to order it myself.
My wife and I paired this light white with a meal of honey-lime pork cutlets and bacon-cheddar risotto. The sweetness of the honey on the pork was a nice compliment to the floral finish to the Menage a Trois, as was the richness of the risotto.
I’m not going to claim that the Menage a Trois white is an amazing wine that everybody should rush out and buy a case of, but as white table wines go, it’s actually very functional and versatile, which is what you want from your table wine. If you’re looking to be blown away, you won’t be. If you’re looking for a light wine that will pair with a Thursday evening dinner or out on the deck, you can’t miss with this inexpensive white.
Varietal: Viognier
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $17
A Rhone varietal aged in stainless steel and French oak barrels. The golden color leads into a floral wine that is the favorite of Potomac Point employees.
Recommendation: My wife and I drank this with grilled pork chops, and it was great for that. The floral flavors of the wine are subtle, but weren’t overwhelmed by our meal. Even had I not known it was aged in French oak, the slight buttery taste makes it evident with a bold finish to the wine. Perfect for pairing with grilled white meat or for enjoying by itself, but will probably overwhelm all but the most heavily seasoned fish. Otherwise, a great wine to keep on hand.
