Vouvray & Local Oysters

Sensational Seafood + Vivacious Vouvray = Oystertastic Moments

One of my favorite local #seafood restaurants, @matunuckoysterbar is among one of eighty other oyster harvesters in #rhodeisland

Freshly harvested and shucked, these local beauties are smaller in size which I prefer and a perfect balance of sweetness, salinity and a silky texture. How did we elevate our experience? By pairing our meal of jumbo shrimp and blackened salmon with a #cheninblanc from Domaine Champalou from #vouvray #loire Catherine and Didier Champalou of many generations of winemaking families between the two of them, have crafted a high quality and finessed Chenin Blanc that beckons you to dive in further.

Now for all of you #foodandwine purists I am a HUGE #champagne and #oyster lover. It’s a pairing I crave, it’s timeless. However, today called for a magical mystery tour, a myriad of flavors and big bang acidity to carry the seafood variety- Uber fresh and tart green apple, pear, quince and lemon accompanied by chamomile flowers, almond, honey, beeswax, chalky minerals and a saline delicate finish. Such a compelling wine that we enjoyed from first to last sip.

Cheers to more #winemoments 🍷