"You made Burre Blanc?! Wow, you're so cultured!" - Them, probably
You know you're a boss, so show it with a elegant meal of Herbed White Fish, Garden Salad and Roast Veggies.
DATE NIGHT...
HERBED WHITE FISH
White fish is a great way to enjoy seafood, without the full "fishy" flavor of other varieties. Follow these simple steps to a perfectly cooked fillet!
ROAST VEGGIES
Let the oven do all the work to roast and caramelize your favorite veggies. Savory herbs round out this simple dinner time side.
GARDEN SALAD
All the veggies you need in one bowl, this salad recipe is packed with fresh leafy greens and multiple sources of protein. Great as a healthy lunch or as a side to your main course!
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Viognier
Rhône, France
California, USA
Various regions, Australia
Viognier is a light tangy wine, and while aromatic, it won't overpower the fish. The slight herbaceous notes will bring out the herbs on the fish. This wine has a lovely texture which can really compliment the unique textures common in fish.
Generally, if the fish is fatty go with a leaner white like a resiling to cut through it. If you want to highlight the texture of the fish go with a wine that has spent a bit of time in oak - not too much though as it can overpower the fish.
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According to the WWF, almost 30% of fish stocks commercially fished are over-fished. Check out https://www.seafoodwatch.org to learn whether the fish you put on your plate is sustainably caught!
Voignier, known for the oily sensation experienced when drank, nearly went extinct by the 1960's after suffering years of destruction by phylloxera (a lice) and lack of cultivation.