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What wine would complement this?
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?
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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.
- 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. Bon appetite, and happy new year!
