2021 Domaine Pinard Sancerre Cuvée Florès

From: Sancerre, Loire Valley, FranceVarietal: Sauvignon Blanc Taste: A stunning example of Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre. Subtle floral and citrus aromas lead, but there is plenty of fruit here. Lemon, lime, and grapefruit/grapefruit zest, green apple and a hint of white pepper meet ripe, juicy acidity meet with chalky and salty minerals on the palate, indicative of terroir, on the palate. Pairing: Go fresh with classic pairings like goat cheese, seafood, green vegetables and salads. Ceviche, fish carpaccio, crab cakes, shrimp scampi all work wonderfully well alongside a wine like this. Salads that incorporate or feature cucumber, green beans, zucchini, fennel, and shaved asparagus with fresh goat’s cheese will be the talk of the evening next to this Sancerre. Japanese cuisine in particular fares fantastically next to Sancerre, and with that inspiration in mind, we’re sharing a recipe for “fried cakes of sushi-style rice topped with chipotle mayonnaise and raw scallop, then painted wit