Weekend
Wine
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Of all the takeout options available
these days, Thai curry may be our very favorite.
It travels well, reheats easily, and saves
a ton of time versus a homemade curry. No
matter what variation we're in the mood
for -- often a duck green curry, but also
red and yellow versions that include shrimp,
chicken, beef or tofu -- Viognier is an
easy pairing.
 These
are full bodied, silky, aromatic, tropical
wines that offer the palate weight of Chardonnay,
but with more of an apricot/peach fruit
profile and, usually, less oak influence.
Here are a few Viogniers from California
that we've particularly enjoyed lately:
($18). Crisp and bright, with tropical melon
flavors laced with mineral and floral notes
that linger nicely on the mouthwatering
finish. Ready to drink now. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($28). Ripe
and lovely, with smooth peach and honeysuckle
aromas and flavors, rounded out with pretty
pear and mineral notes that linger on the
full finish. Ready to drink now. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($14). Juicy, fresh peach and tangerine
aromas and flavors linger through the finish,
picking up some citrus zest along the way.
Ready to drink now. Nice with a garlicky
chicken curry. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($21).
Full bodied and aromatic, with ripe apricot,
peach, orange blossom and touches of spice,
citrus and cream. Appealing balance of lush
and bright notes. Ready to drink now. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
($18). Bright, fresh white peach and crisp
citrus mingle with ripe apricot, with just
a touch of creaminess. Stays focused and
fruity through the finish. Ready to drink
now. Locate
this wine online or in your area.
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