White and Rosé: Day 23

2024 Fortune Favors Chenin Blanc

Round and expressive, this Chenin Blanc showcases flavors of pear, chamomile, and honeydew. The palate is lush and inviting, with gentle acidity that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Floral and herbal notes add depth, creating a nuanced and elegant profile. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving a soft impression of orchard fruit and delicate florals.

Chamomile

Honeydew

Food Pairing

Spiced Apple & Brie Puff Pastry Bites

These puff pastry bites are warm, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet-meets-savory. Soft brie melts into spiced apples, creating a creamy, aromatic filling tucked inside flaky pastry. Paired with the 2024 Fortune Favors Chenin Blanc, the combo shines—the wine’s pear, chamomile, and honeydew notes echo the apple and brie while its natural acidity keeps everything feeling bright and not too rich. Perfect for holiday snacking, grazing boards, or a very classy “I made this in 20 minutes” moment.

Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 medium apple, finely diced
1 tsp butter
1 tsp brown sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 small wedge brie, cut into small cubes
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Honey (optional, for drizzling)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a small skillet, sauté diced apple with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 3–4 minutes until softened. Cool slightly.
Cut puff pastry into ~1.5 inch squares.
Place a small cube of brie and a spoonful of spiced apple in the center of each square.
Fold edges slightly inward or leave open-faced — your choice.
Brush with egg wash and bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Drizzle with a touch of honey before serving (optional).
Pour a glass of Fortune Favors Chenin Blanc — the wine’s gentle sweetness and bright acidity balance the buttery pastry perfectly.

Yields about 20 bites.

Warm, buttery but not too rich.