Asparagus with Sauvignon Blanc

• Food: Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable. Its grassy, delicate flavor pairs beautifully with crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
• Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, especially from New Zealand, the Loire Valley, or the North Fork of Long Island, offers bright acidity and citrus notes. It complements asparagus’ earthiness perfectly.

Spring Pea Risotto with Chardonnay

• Food: A creamy risotto with fresh spring peas offers sweetness and richness. The peas’ slight sweetness works wonderfully with the richness of the dish.
• Wine: A lightly oaked Chardonnay, particularly one with a full-bodied profile and lingering acidity, balances the creaminess of the risotto. Its full-bodied profile enhances the dish’s richness.

Lamb with Cabernet Franc

• Food: Roasted or grilled lamb, seasoned with rosemary and garlic, is a spring favorite. It’s earthy and tender, perfect for the season.
• Wine: Cabernet Franc adds herbaceous and earthy notes, with light tannins. Its profile complements the lamb’s savory flavors and enhances the rosemary seasoning.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Rosé

• Food: A fresh grilled chicken salad with spring greens, strawberries, and vinaigrette is perfect for a light, refreshing meal.
• Wine: A dry Rosé, preferably one made in the Provence style, brings bright acidity. It pairs perfectly with the salad’s fresh flavors and balances the grilled chicken.

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad with Pinot Grigio

• Food: A strawberry and goat cheese salad with balsamic glaze is a delightful spring dish. The sweetness of the strawberries and the tang of goat cheese are a winning combo.
• Wine: Pinot Grigio offers crisp acidity and citrus notes. It’s a great match for both the sweetness of the strawberries and the tanginess of the goat cheese.

Spring Vegetable Tart with Sparkling Rosé

• Food: A savory tart with spring vegetables such as leeks, peas, and artichokes in a flaky, buttery pastry makes for a delightful spring dish.
• Wine: Sparkling Rosé offers refreshing acidity and bubbles that cut through the richness of the pastry while enhancing the lightness of the spring vegetables.

Shrimp Scampi with Shiraz

• Food: Shrimp scampi with garlic, lemon, and butter is a zesty, flavorful dish. It’s a great choice for spring evenings.
• Wine: Shiraz adds bold fruit and spice notes. Its robust flavor contrasts nicely with the richness of the shrimp scampi.

Rhubarb Crisp with Riesling

• Food: Rhubarb crisp with a buttery crumble topping is the ultimate spring dessert. The tartness of rhubarb pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the topping.
• Wine: A dry style Riesling, with all of its inherent fruitiness and hint of sweetness, balances the tartness of the rhubarb, making for a delightful pairing.

Grilled Pork with Pinot Blanc

• Food: Grilled pork with mustard and herbs is a simple yet flavorful spring dish. It’s smoky and savory.
• Wine: Pinot Blanc offers crisp acidity and subtle fruit flavors. It enhances the pork’s richness while keeping the pairing light.

Goat Cheese Crostini with Sparkling Wine

• Food: Goat cheese crostini with honey, thyme, or roasted vegetables is a perfect appetizer for spring. It’s both tangy and savory.
• Wine: Sparkling Wine, especially a Brut or Sparkling Pinot Blanc, cleanses the palate with its acidity and effervescence. It complements the tangy goat cheese and adds a festive touch.