Picnic Wine and Food Pairings
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Picnics and white wines seem so ying and yang. Although a good bottle of wine is timeless, during the warm months of the year, there's something refreshing about a bottle of white wine. As for the type of white wine, I personally prefer Sauvignon Blanc. The infusion, of citrus notes, a snappy dryness, culminated with fruity notes is absolutely mouthwatering.
So, if you're planning an ethereal picnic for two, below are three sauvignon blancs from three different wine regions:
■ 2007 Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
After visiting the Marlborough wine country in New Zealand, I have become impartial to their Sauvignon Blancs. With it being the region's specialty, it does not disappoint. If you're looking for an irresistibly fruity yet crisp white wine, the Allan Scott winery is a find.
Picnic Wine - Food Pairing Suggestions: Chicken salad, cold sesame noodles, veggie frittata,
■ 2006 Dry Creek Fume Blanc (Dry Sauvignon Blanc) Sonoma County
Now for a complex culmination of grapefruit, citrus notes punctuated with a crisp taste, Fume Blanc is another name for Dry Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in the classic French Sancerre style, this vintage is delightful for those who like a crisp wine without the undertones of oak.
Picnic Wine - Food Pairing Suggestions: Fresh mellon topped with prosciutto, crab salad, barbequed Chinese spareribs
■ 2006 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Loire
For a refined Sauvignon Blanc from the region of Loire, France, Pascal Jolivet presents a smooth blend of lime peels, black currant and green herbs.
Picnic Wine - Food Pairing Suggestions: Grilled scallops, quiche, lobster rolls,
Whatever you decide to consume or imbibe on your picnic this summer, keep the wine and food pairings simple -- and don't forget to pack the cooler with enough ice.
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