Santa Barbara Food and Wine Pairings – 15 Must Follow Rules

posted on July 7, 2015

This article republished from Food and Wine by Ray Isle

15 Must Follow Rules

2. Sauvignon Blanc goes with tart dressings and sauces.

Tangy foods won’t overwhelm zippy wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde from Portugal and Verdejo from Spain.

Recipes to try:
Scallops with Grapefruit-Onion Salad (photo)
Sour Orange Yucatán Chickens
More ideas: Sauvignon Blanc Pairings Slideshow

5. Choose Chardonnay for fatty fish or fish in a rich sauce.

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Silky whites—for instance, Chardonnays from California, Chile or Australia—are delicious with fish like salmon or any kind of seafood in a lush sauce.

Recipes to try:
Sizzling Shrimp Scampi (photo)
Crisp Salmon with Avocado Salad
More ideas: Chardonnay Pairings Slideshow
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