This friendly white opens with big aromas of vanilla, spice, and honey from barrel aging, followed by pretty apple, pear, and citrus flavors with nuances of honey and spice. It improves as it opens up with some time in your glass. It’s a good deal at the price and a good choice as an aperitif for your holiday parties. It will complement mayo- or sour-cream-based salads, pasta Alfredo, scallops in beurre blanc sauce or crab with drawn butter; this was meant to be enjoyed young. Available at BevMo! for just $11.99.
You can reach New Times’ Cuisine columnist at khardesty@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in Oct 23-30, 2008.