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Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter

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American Pinot Noir

Adventurous

Red · Medium · Dry

California and Oregon's answer to Burgundy — riper, more upfront fruit than the French original, with cherry, raspberry, and gentle oak. Sonoma and Willamette set the standard.

Why it works with Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter

American Pinot Noir's mid-weight flatters Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter without taking over — the everyday red strategy.

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Beaujolais

Interesting

Red · Light · Dry

Gamay-based reds from southern Burgundy — light, fruity, food-friendly. The serious Cru bottlings (Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent) drink like Pinot Noir at half the price.

Why it works with Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter

Light reds like Beaujolais can match Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter surprisingly well — especially with seared or grilled preparations.

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Branko Collio Sanvignon Blanc

Classic

White · Medium · Dry

A medium-bodied white. Lemon, white flower, and a quietly mineral finish; pairs reliably with seafood.

Why it works with Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter

Branko Collio Sanvignon Blanc's mid-weight handles Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.

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Pouilly-fumé

Classic

White · Light · Dry

Sancerre's cousin across the Loire — Sauvignon Blanc with a smokier, flintier profile. The 'fumé' in the name refers to that struck-match minerality.

Why it works with Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter

A bright, lean white like Pouilly-fumé is what Salmon With Pistachio-basil Butter wants: refreshment between bites.

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