October 21, 2007
What is a good dry white wine to drink with shrimp scampi over pasta?
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Comments on What is a good dry white wine to drink with shrimp scampi over pasta? »
A good, dry Chardonnay, litely chilled for the white. Or maybe a Pino Griggio. For the red, I'd lean towards a younger, fresh Zinfandel from California's Central coast.
Plenty to choose from, huh?
Bon Apetite!
It has to be Muscadet from The Loire.
I would say try Fess Parker chardonay
Gavi di Gavi or try a Sicilian Grillo like the Arancio label.
Forget Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio…boring.
For a red, well, shellfish and red wine don't pair well. It gives the wine a metallic taste.
Myself? I'd want a sauvignon blanc. Chardonnay is too buttery and oaky. Pinot gris/grigios are nice too. Nice and crisp to cut through the garlic and butter.
I agree with Chefgril.
If your boyfriend hates white wines and loves red wines, he will not like Chardonnay. Those of us red wine lovers really don't like the acid and driness of Chardonnay.
The best choice is Sauvignon Blanc, which is fruitier and more reminescent of Pinot Noir. Since it is less dry and have move boutique, your boyfriend will probably like it more. The light sweetness of Sauvignon Blanc will complement with the butteriness and light flavor of your Shrimp Scampi.
I would recommend Caymus Conundrum ($24) or Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc ($25) or Cakebreak Sauvignon Blanc ($20).
A dry Italian Pino Grigio compliments any white sauce that pasta may bring. If your boyfriend isn't a fan of white rest assured that most red wine drinkers are partial to a dry pino.
(peen-yo greesh-ee-o) I'm trying here with pronunciation.
This is a white wine that won't distract form the meal like some other's, chardonnay for example. A fine example of an affordable nice pino would be Chumea or Meridian. Personally Chumea had the nicer pino for not being an Italian wine, get Italian if you can, let the price dictate your shopping.
I want that meal… sounds so good -.-
Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006. Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. ($17.29)
This is a wonderful wine. I also favor red wines, but love this choice!
Personally, I love a Sauvignon Blanc with pasta. I used to drink strictly reds until I got hooked on Sauvignon Blanc while vacationing at the beach in the middle of summer. In particular, I like the New Zealand wineries, from the Marlborough area. Very nice.