Freshness takes centre stage in Pelee Island Chardonnay Auxerrois VQA, an expressive Ontario white wine with an inviting combination of fruit, delicate aromatics, and lively acidity.
Pale in the glass, the wine reveals ripe melon framed by delicate flower-petal aromas, giving it an aromatic character that feels bright and inviting.
A lively rush of acidity brings everything into focus on the palate, providing freshness and creating a clean, energetic character from the first sip through the finish.
Pelee Island Chardonnay Auxerrois VQA pairs beautifully with:
- Lemon-herb grilled fish
- Herb-grilled chicken
- Garlic butter shrimp
- Seared scallops
- Grilled salmon
- Baked white fish with fresh herbs
- Fish tacos with citrus slaw
- Crab cakes
- Fresh oysters
- Seafood pasta
- Lemon and herb pasta
- Creamy vegetable risotto
- Grilled asparagus
- Roasted zucchini
- Grilled peppers
- Fresh garden salad
- Arugula salad with citrus vinaigrette
- Goat cheese salad
- Brie
- Goat cheese
- Fresh mozzarella
- Grilled halloumi
- Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
- Vietnamese lemongrass chicken
- Vietnamese grilled shrimp vermicelli
- Greek spanakopita
- Greek grilled sea bass with lemon
- Greek chicken souvlaki
Its combination of
melon, delicate florals, and lively acidity works particularly well with foods featuring seafood, poultry, vegetables, fresh herbs, citrus, and creamy elements.
