Are you wondering what to make for this evening’s dinner (that’s actually creative)? How many times have you opened the fridge or pantry doors and promptly announced that it will be take-out sushi night? To be honest, the mealtime conundrum is almost a daily occurrence in my world.
A few days ago, I decided to revisit a classic dish, roasted salmon, that I have on a weekly rotation. To switch up the usual recipe, though, I made a surprisingly simple and tasty béarnaise sauce to spoon over the cooked salmon. Just wow! The sauce, with tarragon, vinegar and shallots blended with rich, creamy butter and egg yolks, was just what the roasted salmon needed all along! (Find the béarnaise sauce recipe HERE.)
For pairing, I chose 2021 Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay (sent as a sample), a perfect choice thanks to its complexity, palate profile and luscious finish. Dinner. Solved.
2021 Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay, a Cool Climate Example of a Classic Variety from Napa Valley
The 2021 Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay ($40) was a complex and textured wine; it completely elevated the classic dish of roasted salmon with béarnaise sauce. So much so that this pairing will be made for guests soon! From grapes grown in the unique cool climate of Napa’s Carneros AVA, Winemaker and President Chris Kajani is known for “showcasing the best of Carneros through Bouchaine Vineyards’ flagship Chardonnay bottling.”
There’s more. “Kajani’s winemaking philosophy showcases a deep commitment to sustainable farming, rooted in the belief that environmentally friendly
This Article was originally published on Grape Experiences
