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Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

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Champagne

Classic

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Méthode champenoise from the most chalk-rich corner of France — fine bubbles, brioche, lemon zest, and a finish that goes on for half a minute. The wine for anything fried, salty, or special.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Champagne's bubbles are made for Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes — palate-cleansing, briny, the classic shellfish pairing.

Chardonnay

Classic

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Chardonnay's stone fruit and quiet structure flatter Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes's natural sweetness.

Viognier

Classic

White · Medium · Dry

The white grape of the Northern Rhône — full-bodied, peachy, faintly perfumed, with the texture of a quiet Chardonnay. Pairs with anything saffron-tinged or apricot-glazed.

Why it works with Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes

Viognier's mid-weight handles Crab Cakes With Tomato-corn Relish And Citrus Aioli Crab Cakes well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.