Château des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc VQA

LCBO 391300, $14.95

Adam Rapsey mentioned a Niagara CabernetMerlot blend as one possibility for this dish; his other recommendation was Château des Charmes Sauvignon Blanc. A white wine with beef? Really? It works. Unoaked, crisp and fresh, the Sauvignon Blanc is marvellously refreshing on the palate, with an acidity and notes of citrus and pineapple that match perfectly with the oven-dried tomatoes in the dish. And the wine has a herbal, fennelly note on the finish that holds hands with the rosemary in the most friendly manner. All in all, a surprisingly successful and delicious pairing.