Modern American

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

vegetarian • fresh • tangy

Also known as: beet and chevre salad

Top Pour:  Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Zippy citrus acidity slices through chèvre while herbal notes sync with greens.

Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: dry

Why it works

  • High acid slices through crema and fried batter.
  • Herbal pyrazines link up with cilantro, mint, and goat cheese.

Signature aromas

gooseberrygrapefruitcut grass

Bottle inspiration

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough, New Zealand • classic

Grapefruit, passionfruit, and jalapeño with piercing acidity.

Solid Alternates

Provence — Body: lightProvence — Acidity: mediumProvence — Sweetness: dryMosel — Body: lightMosel — Acidity: highMosel — Sweetness: off-dry

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Updated Nov 17, 2025