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Article Surfing ArchiveFood And Wine Pairing - Articles SurfingWhen only one variety of grapes is used to make a wine, the wine is called a varietal and is named after that grape. Regulations vary by location, but in California at least 75% of the juice in a wine must be of a particular grape in order for the wine to be labeled as a varietal. TYPES OF WHITE WINES Chardonnay (Shar-doe-nay) Food and Wine Pairing: Chardonnay goes well with chicken, seafood, and fish. Origin: Chardonnay originated from the Burgundy area of France. There are many world-class Chardonnays being produced in California. Sauvignon Blanc (So-veen-yawn-blah) American Sauvignon Blanc tends to be grassier than those produced in New Zealand. Wine and Food Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with salads, poultry, seafood, and cheese. Origin: Sauvignon Blanc originated from the Sancerre region of France. Fabulous Sauvignon Blanc is currently being produced in New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Washington as well. Riesling (Rees-ling) Food and Wine Pairing: Rieslings go well with chicken, fish, pork, and spicy foods. Origin: Rieslings originate from Germany. Great Rieslings are also produced in New York, Washington, California, and Australia. Gewurztraminer (Gah-vurtz-tra-meener) Wine and Food Pairing: Gewurztraminers go especially well with spicy Asian dishes and pork sausages. Origin: Gewurztraminer comes from the Alsace region of France. Fantastic Gewurztraminers are produced in Germany, New York, Washington, and California. Pinot Grigio (Pea-no-gree-zhe-oh) Food and Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio goes well with seafood and salmon. Origin: Pinot Grigio originated in Burgandy long ago but is often considered an Italian wine. The grapes prefer a cold climate, which is why Oregon is able to produce delicious Pinot Grigio. TYPES OF RED WINES Cabernet Sauvignon (Ca-burr-nay So-veen-yawn) Wine and Food Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic wine to serve with red meats. Origin: Cabernet Sauvignon is a well known grape of Bordeaux, France. Superb Cabernets are being produced in California (especially the Napa Valley), Washington, Italy, Australia, and Chile. Merlot (Mare-lo) Wine and Food Pairing: Merlot is best with poultry and grilled meats, but actually goes well with most foods. Origin: Merlot originates from Bordeaux in France where it is the most commonly planted grape. You can find many great Merlots from California, Oregon, and Washington. Pinot Noir (Pee-no Na-wahr) Food and Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir is best served with grilled salmon, roast beef, lamb, duck, and mushrooms. Origin: Burgandy, France is the area most recognized for its Pinot Noir. Great Pinots are also being produced in California, Oregon, British Columbia, and New Zealand. Sangiovese (San-gee-oh-ve-zee) Food and Wine Pairing: Sangiovese goes especially well with pasta and other Italian foods. Origin: Sangiovese grapes came from the Tuscany region of Italy. California is making some delicious Sangiovese as well. Barbera (Bar-bear-uh) Food and Wine Pairing: Tomato based pasta dishes are perfect matches to serve with Barbera. Origin: Barbera is an Italian wine. However, California is producing some wonderful Barbera. Syrah (Sah-ra) Food and Wine Pairing: Syrah is great eaten with duck, wild game, steak, and beef. Origin: Syrah is believed to originate from France. There are great Syrahs produced in France, Australia, South Africa, and California. Zinfandel (Zin-fan-dell) Food and Wine Pairing: Zinfandel is wonderful with steaks, grilled meats, and tomato based dishes. Origin: It is believe that Zinfandel originated in Croatia. It has been grown in California since the 1850s with California Zinfandels generally considered to the best.
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