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Last night went to my mother-in-law for some comfort food. My wife actually made the food since Dorine (her mother) is recovering from hip replacement surgery. I am not a wine snob, but I am very tired of NZ Sauvignon Blanc and Cali Chards. So I brought Souto Major Albarino (12 USD). It was perfect with a fleshy, fatter chunk of fish. Very slate and chalk. A nice kick in the butt with acid. A perfect wine.

But the big story in my little, happy life is that my wife will take a month breather from Chard, and will try my white recs. And since we eat much lighter foods in the warmer weather, this should be fun.

But we do like chicken wrapped in Napa lettuce with Chalk Hill chard.. One of my few indulgences.

Will report back.

Rich R.

-- The journey is the reward.

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Rich R
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Rich R

Sorry, no. Albarino and Viognier are two different grapes.

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Ken Blake

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Hi Richr

Albarino (forgive spelling): a Chardy drinker's....white(?). If I had to give up Chardonnaay then this'd be top drop on my list as a replacement. AKA Viognier, I think. And known for acidity, a bit like Chardonnay in fact :-).

All the best to Dorine btw.

regards Sammy

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Sammy

True, albarino and viognier are two different grapes. But roussanne and viognier are the same (sometimes). :-)

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larkin1734

Oh yes! Dunno where that came from....they can taste pretty similar though :-).

regards Sammy

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Sammy

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