Wine pairings for Borshch

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Sauvignon Blanc

2 dishes

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Borshch · Borshch, Beet Soup

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Côtes Du Rhône

Interesting

Red · Medium · Dry

The blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that fills every wine list in France for a reason — friendly, peppery, slightly rustic, made to wash down anything from grilled vegetables to lamb stew.

Why it works with Borshch, Beet Soup

Mid-weight reds like Côtes Du Rhône pair with hearty Borshch, Beet Soup — especially meat-and-bean stews.

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Merlot

Interesting

Red · Medium · Dry

Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.

Why it works with Borshch, Beet Soup

Mid-weight reds like Merlot pair with hearty Borshch, Beet Soup — especially meat-and-bean stews.

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Borshch

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Borshch, Beet Soup

3 wine pairings