Wines that pair with

Curried Scallop Cakes

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White · Medium · Dry

California and Pacific Northwest Gewürztraminer — lychee, rose petal, ginger, made riper and fuller than Alsace. The American spicy-food companion.

Why it works with Curried Scallop Cakes

American Gewürztraminer's stone fruit and quiet structure flatter Curried Scallop Cakes's natural sweetness.

Verdicchio

Classic

White · Light · Dry

Marche's quietly excellent white — apple and almond, a faint bitterness on the finish, and unusual ageability for an Italian white. Try the Castelli di Jesi Riserva.

Why it works with Curried Scallop Cakes

Salt air, lemon, and stone — Verdicchio's profile mirrors what Curried Scallop Cakes is reaching for.

White · Medium · Dry

Sauvignon Blanc from the upper Loire, grown on flint and chalk. Citrus, smoke, and a mineral finish that hints at struck stone. The refined antithesis of New Zealand's tropical SBs.

Why it works with Curried Scallop Cakes

White Sancerre's mid-weight handles Curried Scallop Cakes well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.