South of the border
I 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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