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# June 2024 1st Week Delectable Reviews
- URL: https://www.knowledge.wine/june-2024-1st-week-delectable-reviews/
- Published: 2024-06-10T22:37:24.000Z
- Updated: 2024-06-18T22:54:53.000Z
- Author: Vasanth Balakrishnan
- Tags: Delectable

*Recommended pairing:* [*Trout Amandine*](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/trout-amandine.html?ref=knowledge.wine) *or mild Asian dishes*  
This was definitely a "happy accident" purchase that worked out nicely. Quality wine producers will have wines that usually stand the test of time if they're stored properly . I give Artesa a lot of credit as their estate white wines [all come in dark or brown glass bottles](https://shop.artesawinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=MID&CAT=PINOTCHARD&ref=knowledge.wine) which protects the wine from [light strike](https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/light-strike-why-wine-and-sunlight-dont-mix/?ref=knowledge.wine). This is an overlooked yet serious issue with modern wine which I will be highlighting in an upcoming post. BTW, the Artesa Winery in Carneros (Sonoma) is a stunning winery to visit with great quality wine.

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Vasanth and his wife at Artesa winery on a wine vacation trip July 2023

*Recommended pairings: Shrimp, creamy chicken pasta dishes*  
Talk about a QPR champ here. It's \~$9 [at Total Wine](https://www.totalwine.com/product/wine/white-wine/chardonnay/santa-ana-homage-chardonnay/p/241716750?ref=knowledge.wine) and is a Winery Direct offering so counts towards their frequent 10 to 15 % off sales for multiple bottles. This is definitely the Chardonnay if you're in [the ABC crowd](https://advinetures.ca/abc-anything-chardonnay?ref=knowledge.wine).

*Recommended pairings: Lamb, mild or medium spice beef Enchiladas*  
I bought this at a famous local Barcelona wine shop in the city. [Priorat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priorat%5FDOQ?ref=knowledge.wine) is only one of two Spanish wine regions to receive their highest quality designation, DOQ. (The other one, Rioja, is of course much better known internationally.) I let the wine shop employee pick half a case of wines and couldn't resist this anniversary vintage. Storage was impeccable as this has aged gracefully.

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Casa Battló Gaudí front facade in Barcelona

*Recommended pairings: Goat cheese,* [*Herb & Cheese Frittata*](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/frittata-with-herbs-and-cheese.html?ref=knowledge.wine)  
We got this last year from a [local wine club and retail shop](https://www.nicewines.com/?ref=knowledge.wine). I definitely count Chenin Blanc as an underrated white varietal and that high acidity makes for a great food pairing wine. Chèvre - French goat cheese, is the classic pairing.

*Recommended pairings: Tomato soup, salads or just sip poolside*  
My sister-in-law brought this over. It looks like a simple Provence rosé quaffer but is unexpectedly complex. If you want a rosé with more personality like this, seek out [Bandol](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/dining/wine-school-assignment-bandol.html?ref=knowledge.wine).