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Wine Pairings: Appetizers & First Courses A good pairing will enhance the flavors of both the food and the wine

ANTIPASTO

Pinot Gris, (Dry) Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Gamay Beaujolais, Barbera

ASPARAGUS

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, (Dry) Riesling, Vidal Blanc

CARPACCIO (BEEF)

Barbera, Cabernet Rosé, Rhône Blends

CARPACCIO (TUNA)

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Vin Gris

CAVIAR

Brut Sparkling Wine

CLAMS (RAW OR CASINO)

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, (Dry) Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc

COLD MEATS

Vin Gris, Riesling, Gamay Beaujolais, Barbera, Seyval Blanc, (Dry) Vignoles

CRUDITÉS

Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gamay Beaujolais

FOIE GRAS

Brut Sparkling Wine, Late-Harvest Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Noir

NICOISE SALAD

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc

NUTS AND/OR OLIVES

Brut Sparkling Wine

OYSTERS (RAW)

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, (Dry) Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc

PASTA SALAD

Sémillon, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, (Dry) Chenin Blanc, (Dry) Riesling

PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE

Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc

PASTA WITH SHELLFISH

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay

PASTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Barbera, Sangiovese, Zinfandel Rhône Blends

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gamay Beaujolais, Barbera

PATÉS

Gewürztraminer, Gamay Beaujolais, Riesling, Brut Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Franc, Vin Gris

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON

Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Late Harvest Riesling or Gewürztraminer, Muscat

QUICHE

Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Gamay Beaujolais

SCALLOPS

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Sémillon

SMOKED FISH (TROUT, HERRING)

Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine