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| Other White Wines
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| 75 | | | 91 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Pronounce that “doe-ceys,” referencing the fact that there are two grapes represented in this wine: Macabeo (a/k/a Viura) and Sauvignon Blanc. There also a 2es red. Chozas Carrascal sits just about 40 minutes outside of Valencia on Spain’s eastern coast in San Antonio de Requena. Tall cypress trees introduce the property just where the vines begin to trail up the slope to meet the horizon. A medium-bodied dry white wine, 2es shows a medium deep golden straw color. Aromas focus on tropical fruit, with hints of lemon flowers, mango and papaya. The palate shows good integration of the two grape types, with melded flavors that still suggest tropical fruits. Good acidity for balanc also helps the wine pair well with food. We tasted this with a variety of seafood dishes in Spain, but now I’m seeing how it will do outside its comfort zone. And the results are good! Excellent value. Serve chilled, about 55F/12C, and use a medium-sized tulip-shaped glass.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Fried calamari with lemon aïoli; salt-and-pepper squid; Chinese peanut chicken; coconut shrimp with apricot mustard dipping sauce; butternut squash ravioli with sautéed apple and sage; egg fu yung and sauce; Thai curry shrimp salad.
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Eagle Rock | 10/01/2012 |
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