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White Wine

White wine is a staple in most kitchens. Not only to drink, but also to cook with.

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Flavors of White Wine

The flavor of white wine can vary greatly, just like any other type of wine. So many variables go into the final product.

Grape Varietal– Just a fancy word for the species of grape, there are literally thousands.  The type of grape will be the largest determining factor in flavor.

Geographic Location– Soil type and water are also huge determinants in the flavor of wine.

Cask- Many are oak, but some are smoked, previously used for whiskey, burnt and treatments to create custom flavors and fragrance.

Aging– Young wine and old wine are truly a thing. Fruity wines are typically served younger since the flavor of fruit often wears if aged too long. While others that are produced with high tannins are aged longer to let those fizzle off.

There are countless other ways in which wine is made unique, these are just the basic principles.

Types of White Wine

While there are certainly more, here are the basic and most popular types of white wine.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Moscato

Cooking With White Wine

Generally speaking, the first step is to pour yourself a glass. Not only because you cook better when happy and wine makes you happy (for most people, please drink responsibly), but also to make sure the wine you are using has the flavor you are looking for. The only time this doesn’t apply is if you are using a cooking wine instead of wine intended for direct consumption.

You might not want a super sweet and fruit wine going into a pasta dish that calls for a dry white.

Wines are great for adding flavor to pasta, rice and other starches, adding to sauces, finishing soups, deglazing pans, marinating and salad dressings.

Serving Wine with Food

It is true that serving the correct wine with food can enhance the dining experience and flavors noted. Learn more about how to read wine and also how to pair wine.

While many find it intimidating, knowing just a few simple aspects about wine can make you knowledgeable enough to walk into a wine store and select something fabulous.

Recipes that Use White Wine:

  • Olive and Orange Baked Chicken
  • Classic Escargots 
  • Italian Seafood Stew
  • Beet Risotto
  • One Pot Italian Chicken 
Classic Stuffed Peppers are bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, cheese and spices. A timeless meal ready in 30 minutes and easily made ahead. #stuffedpeppers #stuffedbellpeppers www.savoryexperiments.com
Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
            Chorizo Mussels are succulent, luscious, tender Mussels in a savory butter, chorizo wine sauce. It's SO good, it's slurp-worthy. Crusty bread for sopping up broth is a must!

Chorizo Mussels

Dinners + Entrees
            jar of beurre blanc sauce with a spoon

Beurre Blanc Sauce

Dips, Dressings, + Sauces
            Dijon Pork Chops are a simple and zesty recipe that can be grilled, baked or pan fried. A family favorite grill recipe!

Grilled Dijon Pork Chops

Dinners + Entrees
            Escargots à la Bourguignonne Vol-Au-Vent (Snails in Garlic–Herb Butter with Puff Pastry)- A timeless French recipe, snails in garlic-herb butter and puff pastry recipes will get your mouth watering for more. You won't believe how easy and CHEAP they are to make. Perfect for dinner parties or feeding a crowd.

Classic French Escargots

Appetizers + Snacks
            Orange Marmalade chicken with orange, tarragon and olives

Orange Olive French Baked Chicken

Dinners + Entrees
            20 Minute Italian Seafood Stew Recipe- this seafood pasta is a classic Italian recipe made by fisherman’s wives using a variety of seafood making a small amount go a long way. Similar to cioppino, this recipe uses couscous for a satisfying and easy meal. www.savoryexperiments.com

Italian Seafood Stew

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            Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe- the best lemon chicken recipe out there. Garlic and honey make this sauce bright and tasty! Serve lemon chicken over pasta, rice or toasted couscous. www.savoryexperiments.com

Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Dinners + Entrees
            Toasted Couscous Recipe- One of the best couscous recipes out there! Easy to make side dish that only takes 10 minutes. Serve with any fish or chicken recipe, great for soaking up extra sauce. www.savoryexperiments.com

Toasted Couscous

Side Dishes
            Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an amazing fall entree or side dish. Chicken sausage, cranberries, pepitas, and feta cheese make this recipe a winner. #quinoastuffedacornsquash #acornsquash #stuffedsquash www.savoryexperiments.com

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Side Dishes
            Beet Risotto is an easy risotto recipe that uses beets, shallots and garlic for a vibrant dish. Top with cool ricotta and honey. #beetrisotto #howtomakerisotto www.savoryexperiments.com

Creamy Beet Risotto

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Wine 101- How to Pair Wine

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Wine 101 – How to Read Wine

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