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Beach!Written by Carole Mac We are finally nearing the end of a year-long global pandemic (one can hope). Plus, we are nearing the end of winter. Do you know what that means? It’s time to go to the beach! At least in our minds. So come along and dream with me, while you sip crisp white wines and taste fresh seafood. Keep reading for my Wine4Food recommendations for clean summer whites that will transport your taste buds, and souls, from coast to coast.

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QUINTA DAS MAIAS VINHO ENOTRIA CIRÒ BIANCO + BIANCO + CALDEIRADA DE LINGUINE AL PESCATORE PEIXE CALABRESE There is nothing like Now head east to the Portugal to get you in the little village of Calabria, mood for wine and seafood. located on the toe of Known for its vast number of Italy’s boot, to enjoy the indigenous grape varietals rugged mountains and the and salty creatures from the stunning Ionian coast. Sip sea, there is no better place on this crisp white blend to discover new flavours. made with Chardonnay Take a trip here by tasting and Greco Bianco grapes. this white blend from the These flavours of lemon Dão region. You’ll love the rind and salted almond rich, fruit-forward flavours will pair exceedingly well of the Malvasia fina and with luscious Calabrian Encruzado grapes merged Fisherman’s Linguine packed with tart, dry Verdelho and with off the boat. Cerceal grapes. The citrus Delizioso. and cream wine notes match beautifully with this traditional Portuguese fish , Caldeirada de Peixe. Poof, you’re in Portugal. Koh Samui THAILAND New Zealand Coast NEW ZEALAND

CASTELLO DI MELETO SCHUBERT ESTATE BORGAIO VERMENTINO + SAUVIGNON BLANC + PAN- GREEN PAPAYA SALAD FRIED SCALLOPS If you’re going on a beach Now head east to finish this tour around the world, tour on the pristine coast you must hit Koh Samui. of New Zealand. Known for Although not a huge wine fresh air, sheep, and kiwifruit, producer, it still has to be this island is one of the best on your list. So I’ve curated places on the planet to one of Wine4Food’s all-time enjoy a glass of Sauvignon favourite Vermentinos to Blanc. Try our favourite take you there. It’s known single estate Sauvignon for its delicious salinity, east Blanc from Schubert, if you drinkability, balance, and zip. want to savour luscious The flavours of citrus, melon, grapefruit and honeydew and butter in this wine will melon flavours with a touch be a nice accompaniment of minerality. It’s a perfect to the local favourite papaya complement to the local salad with peanuts. Be sure pan-fried scallops. to ask for the mild version since you’re having it with wine (if you like it hot, have it with a Singha beer).