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29 August 2004

South of the border

montexanicI had a Mexican Chenin Blanc tonight.    And, believe it or not, this wine worked quite well as an aperitif.

The wine:
Monte Xanic (Mon-tay Sha-neek)
Chenin Blanc, 1999, $10
Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
***.5 (out of 5)

This is an off-dry chenin blanc.  However it isn't too sweet.  Scents of honey and peach dominate the nose.  The flavor is straightforward, yet offers some tangy balance to the honey/sweet flavors that I first noticed.  This is a nice wine to offer as an aperitif.  It is versatile enough to match with smoked cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes and even roasted almonds.  Give it a try.

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