What wine would complement this?!


Question: Venetian shrimp... shrimp cooked in a dry white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, saffron, tomatoes, a cup of chicken broth and lemon zest, served over linguini noodles. Should I use the same type of wine I cook with, or can I serve something else? Would wine even be a good option since the dinner will have that flavor?


Answers: Venetian shrimp... shrimp cooked in a dry white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, saffron, tomatoes, a cup of chicken broth and lemon zest, served over linguini noodles. Should I use the same type of wine I cook with, or can I serve something else? Would wine even be a good option since the dinner will have that flavor?

After careful consideration of your recipe, I would serve a Viognier from Napa or Sonoma. It's slightly floral without being too sweet, and should compliment the garlic, saffron, and lemon flavors while cutting the red pepper spiciness just a little.
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Nope, you could use the wine you used for the dish (so long as it's not 'cooking wine'). Or for that dish, I think just about any white would work well...

Their is no fast and hard rule anymore. Go for you preference.
Rule of thumb. Red wine----red meat
White wine---swine.

You could use the same wine ... or any nice dry white wine
like a Pinot Grigio. If some your guests aren't into a dry wine, you could opt for a second bottle of a white zinfandel for those who wish to balance the salt/spice of the meal with a fruitier, slightly sweet wine.





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