There are two open bottles of white wine in my refrigerator -- the sauvignon blanc that I reviewed earlier this month and this chenin blanc from the Coriole Vineyards that I picked up from a market in my neighborhood (knowing, of course, that I have plenty of white wine in my apartment).
Chenin blancs are sometimes used to produce off-dry whites -- which add just a touch of sweetness. The first part of the sip uncovers a slight sweetness and, even with a stuffy nose, I can detect the scent of fruit. It's very good, but nothing about the flavor stands out enough for me to purchase a second bottle for drinking.
But, I do have high hopes for what this bottle can do for a risotto with a sweeter vegetable. Fall is just around the corner, and it's only a matter of time before I score a sumptuous butternut squash.
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