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Surf and turf pairing


Surf and turf pairing meets the challenge of a dish uniting meat and seafood, two worlds that usually call for opposite wines. The solution often lies in a pivot wine, a light, low-tannin red or a structured white, able to hold both registers. The sauce and cooking method decide, a roasted lobster and a white meat readily meeting around a single ample chardonnay at the table.