Wine Lesson #12: When To Order Viognier Wine (Part 2/2)

WINE LESSON #12: VIOGNIER WHITE WINE IS PERFECT WITH ASIAN FOOD (PART 2/2)
Viognier is always a full-bodied white wine with a finish that lingers on for quite a while, and for these qualities, it is well-suited for stir-fry dishes, spicy Asian-flavoured dishes, and coconut milk in sauces

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HOWEVER, the sweeter the wine, the higher is the level of acidity required to balance the sweetness to prevent cloying. Château Grillet is one of the few that manages to produce a well-balanced sweet wine.

Viognier comes across on the nose with aromas of apricot, violet and apple. On the palate, it hits you with a basket of fruits with undertones of honey. It is always a full-bodied white wine with a finish that lingers on for quite a while.

For these qualities, it is well suited for all sorts of stir-fry dishes and is one of the few wines that can handle coconut milk in sauces.

Other dishes that bring out its virtues include lobsters, roast chicken, fish like trout and sole too. And for something exotic, try crocodile steak (www.YatsGourmet.com).

When it comes to cheese, best choices are goat cheeses. If you prefer cow's milk, then better stick to aged cheese with washed rind, like a Livarot, an Artisanal Brillat-Savarin or a simple Piave.

If you have trouble finding a bottle of Viognier in your favorite wine shops, feel free to write the wine tutor at wine@Yats-International.com. Whether you are a red or a white wine person, Viognier will appeal to you with equal intensity.


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