For those who find themselves in the perrenial ‘what do I pair with dinner’ pickle, over the next few days we’ll be putting up a cheat sheet to ‘sommelierize’ your life.
WHITES — PART I
Bacchus Pairing Guide
The Whites of the World
LOIRE VALLEY/SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sav. Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne
Expect: Bright fruits, citrus, mineral
Perfect Pair: seafood, white fish
Cheeses: Boursin, soft, heavier
ALSACE
Grapes: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc
Expect: mineral, petroleum, lychee
Perfect Pair: Indian, exotic, spicy
Cheeses: Muenster, cheddar, sharp
WHITE BURGUNDY/CHARDONNAY
Expect: Earth, grass, vanilla
Perfect Pair: salmon, caviar, sausage
Cheeses: Soft, cow’s milk, light
WHITE RHONE/CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Expect: pear, spice, nuts, floral
Perfect Pair: crab, Snapper, Asain
Cheeses: blue veined, heavy
If you have a pairing question, write us! It’s free edumacations for Pete’s sake.