Food and wine pairing

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Lutefisk

Scandinavia.

Traditional dish made with dried white fish soaked in cold water for several days, then placed for two days in a saturated solution of sodium hydroxide, and finally soaked again in cold water for 4 to 6 days.

Served with bacon, goat cheese, mustard, mashed split peas and potatoes.

This dish pairs well with 6 drinks :

Akvavit

Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)

Serve at 00-05 °C or 32-41 °F

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.

Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..

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Alsace Pinot gris

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

Prefer a pairing with a dry wine with mineral notes.

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Alsace Riesling

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

Prefer a pairing with a dry wine with mineral notes.

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Alsace Sylvaner

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Christmas beer

Beer(s)

Serve at 06-08°C or 43-46 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Scotch ale

Beer(s)

Serve at 11-14°C or 52-57 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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