Sauvignon Blanc Pairings

Since 2002, I have been writing a pairing column in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat that offers a recipe with the Wine of the Week, which Peg Melnik chooses. Here are links to the 20 most recent Sauvignon Blanc pairings, including some with artichokes, a notoriously difficult food to pair successfully.

Angeline Sauvignon Blanc, a favorite quaffer

Angeline Sauvignon Blanc, a favorite quaffer

The best way to think of food and beverage pairings are as snapshots in time, shaped not only by the wine itself and the food with which it resonates, but also the time of day you enjoy it, the weather, your mood, your companions, and even the slant of light illuminating the table where you are eating. There are, of course, many generalities that apply to food and beverage pairings but the more detailed the pairings are, the more ephemeral, too.

Each link here takes you to a full column, where I focus on the details of a specific wine, explore the various foods that work best with it, and offer a recipe to pair with it. Use these notes and the accompanying recipes for inspiration; it is not essential to seek out each specific wine–but if that is your passion, it is a fun thing to do, though many are no longer available. If you can’t locate a specific wine, try a later vintage from the same winery or the same varietal from a winery in the same viticultural area.

Amici 2014 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Fish Tacos with Avocado, Radishes, & Lime

Clos Pegase 2015 Napa Valley Carneros Mitsuko’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc paired with Creamy Polenta & Salsa Verde

Graziano 2014 Mendocino County Sauvignon Blanc paired with Bay Shrimp Salad

Foresight 2014 Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc paired with Spring Fattoush with Green Garlic Vinaigrette

Mauritson 2014 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Artichokes with Mustard Cream

Rombauer Vineyards 2015 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Pan-Fried Sand Dabs with Sautéed Celery & Green Olives

Silver Trident 2014 Symphony No. 9 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Raw Kale Salad with Avocado-Feta Relish

St. Supery 2014 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Smoked Salmon Spread

Angeline Vineyards & Winery 2014 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Braised Fennel & Celery

Langtry Estate 2014 Guenon Valley Lillie Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc paired with Rabbit Dijonnaise

Dry Creek Vineyards 2014 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Summer Squash Salad with Green Olives, Green Peppercorns, & Feta

Whitehaven 2014 New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc paired with Halibut Tostadas with Grapefruit Slaw

Sidebar 2014 High Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Clams with Chickpeas, Pasta, & Celery Relish

Avalon 2013 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc paired with Artichokes with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Prosciutto, Green Olives, Almonds, & Chèvre

Pellegrini 2013 Lake County Leveroni Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc paired with Caesar Salad Pasta

Edna Valley 2013 Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc paired with Spaghettini with Yellow Tomatoes, Green Olives, Chèvre, & Capers

Four Mile Creek 2013 North Coast White Wine paired with Halibut Ceviche Tostada This lovely wine is a blend of three varietals, viognier, pinot gris, & sauvignon blanc

Long Meadow Ranch 2013 Napa Valley Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc paired with Raw Asparagus Sald with Jamon Serrano & Manchego

Scarborough 2013 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc paired with Marinated & Chilled Dungeness Crab, Chinatown-Style

Medlock Ames 2013 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc paired with Roasted Asparagus with a Thin Omelette, Creme Fraiche, & Chives

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