Chenin Blanc Food Pairing

Which food to pair with south african chenin blanc posted by fiona beckett google on june 17 2017 at 05 26 you might think it odd to pick out south african chenin rather than chenin blanc in general but i do think the wines are distinctive particularly when it comes to the crisper styles which are much zestier than they tend to be in the loire.

Chenin blanc food pairing. Chenin blanc is the star of france s loire region. Cook the butter and flours together in a saucepan over medium heat to form a roux. Lighter dry styles can pair well with light dishes such as salads fish and chicken. I broke out a semi soft washed rind cheese and the pairing celebrated its slight funk.

A sparkling chenin blanc might be one of the most versatile wines in your cabinet. Chenin blanc shen ihn blahngk. What took me so long. Food and wine presents a new network of food pros delivering the most cookable recipes and delicious ideas online.

Wendy of a day in the life on the farm features grilled chicken caesar paired with a south african chenin blanc. Preheat an oven to 250 f. Southeast asian cuisine or pork chops with apples paired with a richer and sweeter style chenin blanc will blow your mind. It is even a great aperitif.

Lori of dracaena wines is unlocking the marvels of. Chenin blanc and cheese. Save your cabernet sauvignon for red meat based dishes the only course in a meal that would be difficult to pair with chenin blanc. Think sweet and sour.

Wine with masaman curry. Camilla from the culinary adventures of camilla offers a south african braai rhymes with fry a trio of chenin blancs. Even dry chenin blanc is lush enough to seem off dry. Because of chenin blanc s awesome acidity and inherently sweet flavor you ll find it pairs well with foods that have a sweet and sour element.

A sweet white wine with flavors of honey and nectar with a creamy finish. Chenin blanc can be a very versatile player in food and wine pairings but the wide range of wine styles needs to be taken into account. Here are a few pairing ideas for best food with chenin blanc. Oh right because for ages the only chenin blanc we knew in the u s.

Coupled with refreshing acidity it is easy to pair with food and can be quite a crowd pleaser. Chenin blanc s high acidity makes food and wine pairing painless. Add the milk slowly while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Pair it with your soufflé for brunch lunch or dinner.

With gruyère it wasn t perfect but it wasn t far off either. For a successful pairing think about the sugar content and body of the wine matching richer wines with richer foods.