The White Knight - Clarksburg Viognier

I went with a white wine with the sesame chicken meal. This time around I picked up The White Knight Clarksburg Viognier. Whether or not you have tasted a viognier before, I would give this a whirl. I think this is what a prototypical viognier should be like without getting in to the expensive category. And guess what, it's a screw cap. It's begging to be opened. Nice floral nose, amazing fruit with the body to carry it threw any meal. Has some crispness but it won't make your mouth feel like a pinot grigio. Remember this wine for summer but at least you can dream of warmer days while you sip on it with your sesame chicken. This might be a wine of the week soon. wink wink.

approx. 115 calories per 5 oz 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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