This Chenin Blanc from the banks of the Loir river within the Loire Valley is named L'Effraie, literally translated as The Owl. It's mouth-watering, sophisticated and (I have never used this term to describe a wine) sexy. It shows two gushes of flavors, up front bright gooseberry and peach and mid-palate river stones and slate. One member of our tasting panel stated, "If I had to choose one wine to spoon with at night, this would be it."