This post is a classic food & wine pairing that may not interest ALL of you, because it deals with sushi. If you are a NO sushi person, than skip this week’s post; otherwise, read on. There are LOTS of different kinds of sushi to choose from and if your preferred version is not the same as ours, that’s OK. Most sushi will pair well with this wine. This, of course, assumes you are not going for sake! While I love a good sake, I am not a sake sommelier (yes, there is such a thing). So, I cannot & will not speak with any authority about pairing sake with sushi. However, the next time you are in a Japanese restaurant with a large sake menu, ask if they have a sommelier, they love to chat about sake. By the way, both items shown below can be bought in Billy’s price range.
The Clinton Hannaford carries a variety of ready to go sushi. We prefer the Spicy Tuna and will sometimes have it as an appetizer before a main course or occasionally as a second course tapas meal after cheese & crackers. However you prefer your sushi (and which variety), should not matter, because it will still pair extremely well with a Spanish Albarino. This is a wine that I have not yet profiled, but will next year. Additionally, Clinton Wine & Spirits does not currently carry one. So, where do I get it from? Most of the wines I buy that do not come from the Clinton store or directly from the winery (as part of their wine club), I get from Saratogawine.com. It is an upstate wine warehouse, that has a huge selection and specializes in shipping. The one I get in this case is the Terras Gauda O Rosal Albarino.
Why the Albarino with sushi? Most Spanish Albarinos come from a sandy coastal area called Rias Baixas (in the Galicia region). This location is perfect for growing grapes that will pair with a variety of seafood, including sushi. Its mouthwatering acidity and briny base make it ideal for this pairing. The Terras Gauda, like most Albarinos, is a blend of different grapes. In this case, Albarino, Caino, and Loureiro. Like most whites, it’s meant to be drunk young. So, you will find mostly 2022s & maybe a few 2021s still out there. This is an extremely affordable wine that is worth trying with many different kinds of seafood, when you get a chance.
That should do it for this post. Next time, I will go back to education and play sommelier “teacher” about wine. Be sure to check it out. Cheers!
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