Lowcountry Cuisine Fall/Winter 2019-20

LC 79 www.LCCmag.com | www.LCcuisineMag.com | www.LowcountryCuisineMag.com lowcountry cuisine W hile conventional thinking associates white wine with summer temperatures and lighter fare, there are many white grape varieties that can stand up to a fall or winter menu selection, and plenty of dishes can benefit from their crisp, creamy or spicy characteristics. Here, some of our favorite local wine shop owners and staff give their personal winter white recommendations. ARDOAWINE BAR Abigail Badut, Co-Owner ardoawinebar.com Amity White Pinot Noir 2018 Mature vines grown in the Willamette Valley in Oregon yield a full-flavored wine with rich tannins. Honeydew and apple notes with medium acidity make this a perfect pairing with pasta dishes, pizza, creamy soups and Gruyère cheese. Samuel Baron Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Domain Baron was one of the first vineyards to plant sauvignon blanc in Touraine, France. This wine has a great minerality with grassy notes. It is crisp with deep acidity and a fresh fruit finish. Drink this with spicy and Thai dishes, fried chicken, roasted lamb and goat cheese. Roblar Chardonnay 2017 These grapes are grown in Santa Rita Hills, California, in white sandy soil close to the ocean. It is aged in French oak barrels which gives it a nice complexity. It is full-bodied with fresh tropical fruit flavors and a long fruit finish. A nice complement to pork and veal dishes, vegetable soups and Gouda cheese. BIN 526 Michael Crotty, Events Director bin526.com Chardonnay, DAOU 2018 Paso Robles is located in the central coast of California, where a distinctive micro-climate makes for warm afternoons and cool, salty, ocean breezes at night. While some chardonnays can be buttery and acidic, this particular one exhibits flavors of lemon custard, caramel, apple pie, toffee and honeysuckle. Try it with rich fish (like tuna or salmon), poultry and vegetarian dishes. Schramsberg, Blanc de Noirs Brut 2015 The grapes of this sparkling pinot noir and chardonnay blend are sourced from cool-climate vineyards throughout the northern coast of California. Fruits, bakery notes, toast, nutty almond and creamy Limoncello make this effervescent wine a perfect first glass during cooler months. Best paired with appetizers and shellfish. BY PAMELA JOUAN Winter Whites