Pinot Noir or textured white
Earthy flavours meet the wine’s delicacy.
Adapt the match to the dish
Simple sautéed mushrooms leave room for a light red; a cream sauce may call for a fuller white.
When the recipe changes
Roasted mushrooms, creamy risotto and soy change umami and texture. Supple Pinot Noir or full white is a starting point. If sauce makes wine bitter, try less tannin or oak.
Wines to compare
Pinot Noir — Finesse, red fruit and a clear sense of place. Serve it slightly cool and watch its perfume open in the glass; too much warmth accentuates alcohol.
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The tip. A cream sauce favours a fuller white.
