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Chenin Blanc

Peruvian Chicken – Wine Pairing

September 29, 2025 By Steven 10 Comments

Ready for the Peruvian Holiday – Dia del Pollo a la Brasa? This recipe and wine pairing is your ticket to the wildly popular, flavor-packed national dish of Peru.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Italian Whites, Poultry, Rhone Whites, Sauces, Spanish Whites Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Chicken, Fiano de Avellino, Godello, Rhone Whites

Chenin Blanc and Zucchini Basil Soup

January 18, 2018 By Steven 2 Comments

A superb starter sourced from an exceptional Venetian restaurant. And a Vouvray from Huet is the perfect partner. Check it out.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Soups Tagged With: Vouvray

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta – Red or White Wine?

June 29, 2017 By Steven 4 Comments

When we discovered this recipe, we were amazed at how wine-friendly it was. While Chenin Blanc won us over, the flavors in this grilled salad also pair nicely with Rosé and lighter-styled Merlots. This is a summertime must-do.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Provence Wines, Vegetables Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Rosé

Black Cod with Pea Sauce – Wine Pairing

February 16, 2016 By Steven 4 Comments

Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish – all great, but don’t you want to grill something else for a change? Try Black Cod . . . especially with this Pea Sauce from a great chef that may be new to you. While you’re at it, make room for Vouvray on your wine rack – a versatile, delicious white wine!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Fish, Sauces Tagged With: Black Cod, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray

Chenin Blanc and Asparagus Soup with Pancetta

January 1, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

With the onset of cold, wet weather, comfort foods command your attention. This excellent soup recipe will likely move to your go-to list, especially when paired with Chenin Blanc . . . a varietal that beat out some other likely candidates!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Soups Tagged With: Asparagus, California Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling

Savenniéres and Pink Snapper

May 13, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Summer’s on its way. Grilled Snapper is always a winner, but this recipe . . . with Savenniéres . . . a rich Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley . . . takes it to another level. You gotta try this pairing!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Fish, Sauces Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Gazpacho, Joly, Phillips Hill, Savenniéres, Snapper

The Dock – Fine Dining in Newport Beach, CA

April 10, 2014 By Steven Leave a Comment

Adrift in the sea of casual restaurants of Newport Beach, Trish and I were rescued when we discovered The Dock.  Situated on the Newport Peninsula waterfront, The Dock is an intimate, safe-harbor for those looking for a fine dining experience.  It’s all there:  a diverse and innovative menu, a comprehensive wine list of French and…

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Filed Under: Bordeaux Red/White, Chenin Blanc, Leafy Greens, Pork Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Pork Belly, Pork Chop, Tuna

Chicken Scarpariello and Wine Pairing

December 15, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

Vinegared peppers and the hot Italian sausage amp up the flavor profile of this excellent chicken dish. Chenin Blanc crushed Verdicchio and Riesling Spätlese in this throw-down.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Poultry Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Chicken, Hot Cherry Peppers, Riesling, Verdicchio

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