For example, a New Zealand Sauv Blanc can taste completely different from a French Sauvignon Blanc – and yet again altogether different from one made in Chile or California. This is one of the reasons the wine is so diverse. That being said, Sauv Blanc can sometimes taste sweeter if it is harvested particularly late and/or fermentation was not completed, leaving more residual sugar.įinally, it’s important to know that Sauvignon Blanc wine is especially expressive of its terroir. The high acidity also lends to its refreshing, dry taste. Sauvignon Blanc is typically made in a dry style, which means there is little-to-no residual sugar in the wine. Then there is the matter of addressing whether Sauvignon Blanc is sweet or dry. If you were comparing, say, a Pinot Grigio vs Sauvignon Blanc, the latter is bolder, grassier, and more acidic, while the former is softer and more subtle. The mix of fresh fruit and crisp greens truly makes it a refreshing, very drinkable white wine. If the idea of sipping of fresh-cut grass topped with jalapeños on top doesn’t sound like your cup – er, glass – of wine, just remember these are subtle notes. Or, to explore more comfort food and wine pairings, check out our guide here.These pyrazines can cause notes of bell pepper, gooseberry, grass, or jalapeño and make Sauvignon Blanc taste distinctly unique from other white wines. Rate this pairing! Let us know if you’ve tried mac and cheese with off-dry Riesling, and your thoughts below. Riesling spans a very large range of styles, off-dry versions are also available from California, New York, and Washington. A German Spätlese or Feinherb Riesling will offer a very similar profile of crisp acidity, tingling minerality, and slight sweetness. While Austrian Federspiel Riesling offers the perfect fragrant, floral profile and sweetness to go with mac and cheese, it can be hard to find. But without the more saline qualities of seafood, Chablis felt a little too linear and dry against the mac and cheese. If you are having a crab or lobster mac and cheese, Chablis might make sense. Its flinty, saline profile felt more appropriate for a plate of oysters. While there are some exceptions, the predominant aromatic in Chablis is lemon or citrus, with far less floral or spice notes than Riesling. However, unlike Riesling, Chablis is steely and lean, a product of its limestone-chalk soil. Like Riesling, it has the requisite acidity and minerality to cut through the richness of the dish. Off-dry Riesling’s touch of sweetness is the perfect counterpart to the saltiness of cheese.Ĭhablis is still an excellent wine pairing for mac and cheese. Its aromatics are delicate, but the silky cheese sauce is gentle enough to let them shine. In the Franz Hirtzberger Steinterrassen Riesling Federspiel, jasmine, honeysuckle, and stone fruit flavors give a new dimension to the mac and cheese. When it meets Riesling, an aromatic grape with a wide bouquet of floral, fruit, and herbal notes, magic happens. Why? Mac and cheese is a very creamy, mild dish. Off-dry Riesling is our new favorite wine to pair with mac and cheese. Lithe and lean, it offers flinty minerality, piercing acidity, and plenty of fresh lemon. The Chablis: the Domaines Brocard Sainte Céline Chablis 2020 exudes all of the characteristics of its terroir.It has textured minerality with the slightest hint of effervescence, lime zest acidity, and a beautiful bouquet of jasmine, honeycomb, citrus, and stone fruit. The Riesling: the Franz Hirtzberger Steinterrassen – Riesling Federspiel is sourced from ripe grapes grown on steep, sloping vineyards in Austria’s Wachau wine region.The Mac: We cooked up a classic mac and cheese recipe using sharp white cheddar, milk, butter, flour, and a small amount of mozzarella mixed in for stretchiness.
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