WINE & SALTED CÀ PHÁO
DO OR DON’T ?

Wine is like the beauty of a woman whose classiness and complicated characteristics demands our
true appreciation and respect. Tasting wine often requires one to to look, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor it
for a full experience. What you pair with the wine is just as important as tasting the wine itself, and, of
course, it also depends on what type of wine you are having, white wine or red wine.

A great pairing however, can go accordingly to your own personal preference. Besides wine, salted
cà pháo (white, round, hard eggplants) is a Vietnamese side dish that I enjoy immensely. The salty,
sour, and a moderately pungent taste of cà pháo blends perfectly with the flavor of dry wine such as
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonney, and Semillon. Enjoy the pairing with giò or chả (Vietnamese sausages)
for a unique culinary experience.