Tartare

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.

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Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

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Dessert · Full · Sweet

Bordeaux's legendary sweet white — Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc hit by noble rot, then patiently fermented. Honey, apricot, candied citrus, and a finish that lasts a small eternity. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.

Works with Lamb Tartare · Tomato Tartare · Tartare Scallop +3 more Lamb Tartare · Tomato Tartare · Tartare Scallop · Beef Tartare Truffle · Pair Champagne With Beef Tartare · Steak Tartare With Chives Mayonnaise

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

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Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Lamb Tartare · Beef Tartare Truffle · Pair Champagne With Beef Tartare +2 more Lamb Tartare · Beef Tartare Truffle · Pair Champagne With Beef Tartare · Steak Tartare With Chives Mayonnaise · Beef In Pfefer Crust With Mushroom Tartare

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.

Works with Steak Tartare · Tartare Scallop · Spiced Tuna Tartare, Edamame Bean Salad,wasabi Mayonnaise +1 more Steak Tartare · Tartare Scallop · Spiced Tuna Tartare, Edamame Bean Salad,wasabi Mayonnaise · Tuna And Avocado Tartare With California Caviar On Sesame Wonton Crisps

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.

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Sparkling · Light · Sweet

Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.

Works with Tomato Tartare · Beef Tartare Truffle · Pair Champagne With Beef Tartare +1 more Tomato Tartare · Beef Tartare Truffle · Pair Champagne With Beef Tartare · Steak Tartare With Chives Mayonnaise

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

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Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Tomato Tartare · Carpaccio, Beef Tartare · Spiced Tuna Tartare, Edamame Bean Salad,wasabi Mayonnaise +1 more Tomato Tartare · Carpaccio, Beef Tartare · Spiced Tuna Tartare, Edamame Bean Salad,wasabi Mayonnaise · Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare With Mango And Avocado And Wasabi Creme Fraiche Atop A Toasted Curry Flat Br

White · Full · Dry

California's flagship white — rounder, riper, and oakier than the Old World original, with tropical fruit, butter, and vanilla. Sonoma Coast and Sta. Rita Hills bottlings are leaner; Napa stays plush.

Works with Salmon Tartare · Smoked Salmon "tartare" On New Potato Spices · Tuna And Avocado Tartare With California Caviar On Sesame Wonton Crisps

Red · Medium · Dry

Piedmont's everyday red — soft, plummy, low-acid, gulpably friendly. The wine you reach for when Barolo feels like a commitment.

Works with Steak Tartare · Carpaccio/beef Tartare · Carpaccio, Beef Tartare