This is not the first time I’ve made this declaration, but it’s worth noting again as winter approaches. That’s because Chenin is a white wine particularly well-suited to winter drinking. (Yes, even turkey—especially if it’s a Chenin from Vouvray.) A good Chenin can be made sparkling or still, dry or sweet or somewhere in the middle, though I tend to drink its dry versions the most. A top Chenin costs a fraction of what a top Chardonnay goes for—also worth considering when stocking up for holiday entertaining.

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