Fairvalley - Chenin Blanc

This is a smooth and easy drinking Chenin Blanc. Coming out of South Africa, chenin blanc is called Steen there. The Fairvalley Chenin Blanc was my wine for the Caribbean Chicken Curry recipe. Wow, what a pair. This white had just enough acidity to cut through the cream of chicken in the recipe and still had that sweet and light feel in the mouth to make sure the cayenne didn't hurt you too bad. I could have sipped on this all night. And it was priced at 8.99. Wow. Talk about finding my everyday white. I've had similar luck with the Beringer Chenin Blanc in the past but the Fairvalley comes in a screw top. Do you really need another reason to pick it up?

Light and fruity. Not too sweet, almost like an off-dry riesling. Apricot and pear nose. Low price point, high in flavor. I'd have this with any spicy chicken or fish dish. Or outside with a book and a radio.

approx 118 calories per 5 0z serving

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Hey Mambo - Swanky White

With the Hawaiian Mahi, I couldn't think of anything else besides the Hey Mambo white. It has viognier, muscat, sauvignon blanc, and chenin blanc. What, no chardonnay? This dish needed some crispness to go with the lime as well as some good body. Flavors of fresh lime, gala apples, grapefruit and lemongrass. Has some sweetness to it, but the sauvignon makes sure you remember why you have an adult palate. This is a wine you bring home to mom, she will love it. Have it alone, have it with some Mahi, or with a shrimp scampi.

approx. 121 calories per 5 oz serving

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