If you tried and enjoyed the Lebanese red wine I recently reviewed, you might like to try this interesting white wine blend from the same winery, the Domaine des Tourelles Blanc 2019. The vineyards are in the Bekaa Valley, at an altitude of over 1,000m.
This is a blend of Viognier (65%), Chardonnay (20%), Obeidi (10%) and Muscat d’Alexandrie (5%). Obeidi (or Obaideh) is a grape variety indigenous to Lebanon and is a grape that is high in sugar and low in acidity. Known for its flavours of honey and lemon, Obeidi is traditionally used in producing Arak, a grape brandy. Viognier is an aromatic grape variety with pronounced floral aromas and stone-fruit flavours; it is particularly associated with wines of the Rhône Valley, and at its finest in Condrieu in the Northern Rhône.
The Domaine des Tourelles Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied wine with high acidity and medium alcohol. It has a distinctive golden hue and pronounced aromas of jasmine and blossom on the nose, with flavours of pineapple, peach, apricot, and a touch of spice on the palate. It’s a crisp, refreshing, well-balanced wine with a medium (+) finish.
We had it with Nasi Goreng and it matched very well. It will also go well with grilled fish or light starters.
Available from Slurp (£10.95)