Tomato Broth

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.

Works with Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth +5 more Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth · Truffled Roma Tomato Broth · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Lentil Soup With Beef Broth And Tomato Base · Mussels And Clams With Spicy Tomato And Ginger Broth · Olive Oil Poached Black Cod In A Saffron And Tomato Broth

White · Light · Dry

Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.

Works with Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth +3 more Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth · Truffled Roma Tomato Broth · Mussels And Clams With Spicy Tomato And Ginger Broth · Olive Oil Poached Black Cod In A Saffron And Tomato Broth

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 Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth +3 more Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth · Truffled Roma Tomato Broth · Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Mussels And Clams With Spicy Tomato And Ginger Broth

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 Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth +3 more Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth · Lobster Tomato Broth · Truffled Roma Tomato Broth · Mussels And Clams With Spicy Tomato And Ginger Broth · Olive Oil Poached Black Cod In A Saffron And Tomato Broth

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 Lobster Tomato Broth · Mussels And Clams With Spicy Tomato And Ginger Broth · Olive Oil Poached Black Cod In A Saffron And Tomato Broth

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.

Works with Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Lentil Soup With Beef Broth And Tomato Base

Fortified · Medium · Dry

Andalusia's fortified white — runs from bone-dry Fino through nutty Amontillado to syrupy PX. The dry styles pair brilliantly with tapas; the sweet ones replace dessert entirely.

Works with Tomato Broth · Yellow Tomato Broth

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.

Works with Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Lentil Soup With Beef Broth And Tomato Base

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Works with Pan Seared Catfish With Smoked Tomato Broth · Lentil Soup With Beef Broth And Tomato Base

White · Light · Dry

Galicia's gift to summer — citrus, peach, salt air, and acid like a knife. Made for shellfish, paella, and any dish that involves the sea.

Red · Medium · Dry

Pinot Noir (red) or Chardonnay (white) from the world's most expensive dirt. Translucent, perfumed, ethereal at the top of the hierarchy; honest and pleasant lower down. Drink slowly, with reverence.

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.