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California Chardonnay

Leek & Potato Soup – Wine Pairing

January 10, 2025 By Steven 9 Comments

Leek and Potato Soup: hearty and soulful, but with a subdued flavor profile. As such, it calls for a wine pairing that’s contrasting in style. Consider these 3 Chardonnays from 3 different countries.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Italian Whites, Soups Tagged With: California Chardonnay, French Chardonnay, Leek & Potato Soup

Lobster Stew and Wine Pairing

June 2, 2023 By Steven 10 Comments

An elegant starter for a special dinner, this first course excels when paired with an oaked, white Burgundy, and sidesteps any concerns about the troublesome preparation of live lobsters.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Shellfish Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Lobster, Oaked Chardonnay, white Burgundy

Shrimp Scampi Wine Pairing

July 9, 2016 By Steven 6 Comments

Summer means lighter wines, lighter fare and fast preparations. Vermentino and Shrimp Scampi deliver all of that. Check out the details in this post.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Provence Wines, Shellfish, Vermentino/Rolle Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Rosé, Shrimp, Vermentino

Chardonnay and Roasted Salmon with Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce

May 17, 2016 By Steven 4 Comments

With dominant flavors such as anchovy, garlic and capers in this killer sauce, what’s the right pairing: Pinot Gris, Verdicchio or Chardonnay??? Tune in.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Fish, Italian Whites, Pinot Grigio/Gris Tagged With: Anchovy, California Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Salmon, Verdicchio

Chenin Blanc and Asparagus Soup with Pancetta

January 1, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

With the onset of cold, wet weather, comfort foods command your attention. This excellent soup recipe will likely move to your go-to list, especially when paired with Chenin Blanc . . . a varietal that beat out some other likely candidates!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Soups Tagged With: Asparagus, California Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling

Chardonnay and Chicken Supremes

February 5, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Cast aside your dietary concerns about cream sauces and try this recipe from Julia Child. This dish, and a beautiful Cali Chardonnay like the Patz & Hall, will make for an elegant dining experience.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Poultry, Sauces, Vegetables Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Chicken, Steamed Rice

Salmon: Chardonnay or Pinot Noir?

September 5, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

Grilled Salmon pairs beautifully with a number of light-styled wines. Choosing one depends on the sauce or salsa accompaniment.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Fish, Fruit, Pinot Noir Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Fruit Salsa, Grilled Salmon, Rice & Beans

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