Quails’ Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2006

The '06 Chenin Blanc from Quails' Gate is a standout from this fine Westbank, BC winery. This wine could be an afternoon sipper, or an accompaniment with a meal. It's light and crisp, with a distinct citrus flavour (think very mild orange rind) and a subtly floral nose.

Tonight we enjoyed a rosemary roast chicken recipe cooked to perfection (I don't mind bragging about this), with a tangy broccoli/cauliflower casserole dusted with parmesan and ground cheddar. The wine stood up to the flavourful meal after it lost of some of its chill from the fridge, so let it breath for a few minutes in a glass before tasting.

Author

  • Stacey Fruin

    Stacey Fruin is an avid cyclist, a self-described alternative 80's Chick, as well as a mom and a proud BC wine industry booster. She captained Team Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in the 2009 Ride to Conquer Cancer from Vancouver to Seattle, repeating the ride in 2011. Stacey also rode in the 2009 & 2010 Bicycle Trek for Life from Vancouver to Chilliwack, BC and back. When not thinking about what dishes she might conjure up in her kitchen, she spends time with husband Mike and her daughter Sophie. Stacey is also the co-author of the definitive guide to the practice and procedures of basic BC company law.