From the get-go, you can tell this wine is full bodied. Aromas are of vanilla, brioche, apple and apricot. The palate is broad and all-encompassing, offering richness and satiety. There's a baked orchard fruit character, along with a touch of almond paste and spiced vanilla custard. Full bodied, bright and generous, this is a white for bigger foods and highly seasoned, creamy dishes. Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is always a treat. If you book massages for yourself, here's the wine equivalent...

Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, Cream Sauce Pasta, East Asian (Chinese/Japanese/Korean), Fish (white), Fish-full flavored (salmon/tuna), Fried foods, Just for Cocktailing, Lobster & Crab, Mushrooms, Pork, Roasted Root Vegetables, Spicy Food, Wild Game