Chinon, Muscadet, Rosé d’Anjou. Rosé de Loire, Touraine and Vouvray. What do these six items have in common? They’re all wines from the Loire Valley in France. The Loire Valley, named for the Loire River—the longest river in France—is not widely known, however, it is the largest white wine region in France, the second largest for sparkling wine and the leading region for wines ordered in restaurants in France. The Valley produces all styles of wine (white, red, roses, sparkling, dry, sweet and still) that are fresh and food-friendly. While there is no single major grape variety in the Loire Valley, there are major varieties which are used in the winemaking: Melon de Bourgogne (Pays Nantais) Chenin Blanc (Anjou-Saumur – Touraine) Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine and Centre) Cabernet Franc (Anjou-Saumur – Touraine) Pinot Noir (Touraine and Centre) Have you discovered varietals from the Loire Valley yet? If not, here’s your chance. Select New York restaurants are participating in Loire Valley Wines Restaurant Week from May 12th to 18th presented by Loire Valley Wines in partnership with OpenTable. For one low price, enjoy a special food pairing of lunch* ($20**) or dinner ($30**) with one (1) glass of a Loire Valley Wine. *While [...]![]()
