Vidal Blanc is a French-American Hybrid white wine grape that we grow quite a bit of here in Missouri. Why does it get its own month? Because it’s just so versatile! It’s made into wines of every style from sparkling, to dry white, to dessert wines. And on top of all that versatility in the wine-making arena, it holds its own in the realm of food and wine pairings as well. There are so many delicious ways to pair this versatile varietal with your favorite foods.

Sparkling wines made from Vidal Blanc are dry and refreshing. They pair perfectly with:

• Brunch- on its own in a flute or made into a delicious sparkling wine cocktail
• Fried Chicken- No kidding! The bubbles are perfection with this greasy, juicy comfort food.
• Oysters- talk about true decadence
• Fresh Berries- for a light and lovely starter or dessert

Vidal Blanc table wines range from dry to semi-sweet and their crisp flavors of apple and citrus are ideally matched with:

• Herbed goat cheese- spread on a cracker or crumbled on a fresh salad
• Pesto- the fresh herbs, the olive oil, the pine nuts… they all work very well with Vidal Blanc
• Green veggies- from broccoli, to asparagus, to romaine
• Seafood- everything from sushi, to ceviche, to crab cakes
• Chicken- light chicken and poultry dishes are a great match

Decadently sweet dessert wines made from Vidal Blanc, whether Late Harvest or Ice Wines, are superb when served alongside:

• Roquefort cheese
• Spicy nuts
• Crème brûlée
• Apple tarts
• Panna cotta

Whichever style of Vidal Blanc is your favorite, grab a glass, pair it with some delicious food, and enjoy!

Vidal Blanc pairs well with… too many things to count!