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| Spring Wine and Food Matcher |
courtesy of Wineanswers.com April 2003 Pasta Primavera: Pinot Grigio cuts through the oil- or cream-based sauce commonly used in pasta primavera and livens the vegetables. An herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc complements the vegetables while displaying its own distinctive personality. Chinese Chicken Salad: An off-dry Riesling with its soft and luscious fruit flavors provides a nice counterpoint to the Chinese flavors while marrying well with the chicken. Viognier's exotic fruit flavors of peach, pears and apricot combined with its spicy notes is a perfect match for the exotic flavors of a Chinese chicken salad. Sole or Flounder Sprinkled with Lemon and Dill: The herbaceous character of Sauvignon Blanc makes it a good match with dill. A Viognier, with its exotic spicy and somewhat anise flavor will marry nicely with dill. Asparagus and Shaved Parmesan: The distinctive herbal quality of Sauvignon Blanc meets the pungent flavors of the asparagus topped with this hard cheese. Easter Ham Sandwich and Spicy Mustard: The full ripe flavors of a fruity Riesling will balance the saltiness of the ham and complement the spicy mustard. |