Champagne/Sparkling Wine Food Pairing
Here is a list of food presented by Harvey Steiman from
the Wine Spectator that makes an ideal match with
Champagne and Sparkling Wines with a few suggestions
of my own:

·        Medium bodied grilled fish or fish prepared in light
to medium or rich and hearty sauces like swordfish,
halibut, or mahi mahi.

·        Shellfish like lobster or scallops with rich or hearty
sauces, shrimp cocktail.

·        Sushi or sashimi (Big hit here!)

·        Chicken that has been grilled and marinated, fried,
or prepared in light to medium sauces like; a vegetable,
white wine, red wine or teriyaki sauce.

·        Chicken stir-fry or an Asian-inspired duck.

·        Turkey with light, medium or heavy sauces.

·        Ham or spicy sausage.

·        Light oil-based, white cream, tomato-based, cream
based, pesto, puttanesca, alfredo, primavera sauce pasta
dishes, vegetable lasagna and risotto, seafood risotto.

·        Chef, Cobb, pasta or shrimp salad.

·        Brie or other semi-soft cheeses, Swiss, Gouda and
other mild, firm cheeses.

·        Grilled or stir-fried vegetables.

·        Bisques and Chowders.

·        Fruits like strawberries, cherries, bananas, tropical
style fruits and melons.

·        Assorted nuts

·        Crackers
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