The blini season has finally kicked off and these soft, rich, traditional winter season delicacies served with various side dishes need a fresh and tart wine to accompany them.
The blini itself needs plenty of acidity and freshness from its drinking partner, but you can and should vary the wine a little depending on the side dishes. Classic sour cream, raw onion and pickles may shine with a different wine than, for example, forest mushroom salad.
Champagne works both as a festive aperitif and as a great partner throughout the bliniateria. In particular, try Champagne La Chouette de Champillon Grand Cru Réserve Brut , the big brother of the beloved Pöllöschampagne, or small producer Michel Laval's L'Extra Brut , which has been matured for a whopping 7 years.
Among the white wines, especially Rieslings, Chablis and richly acidic Sauvignon Blancs are classic combinations for blinis. For a change, try a Riesling from Austria - the fresh acidity and rich minerality of the biodynamic Loimer farm's Langenloiser Riesling 2021 can carry through the bliniateria. Instead of Sancerre, you can try the German Sauvignon Blanc from Rheinhessen, Kühling-Gillot Sauvignon Blanc by Gillot by top German winemaker Caroline Spanier
Other great options to enjoy with blinis include, among others
Recaredo Relats Brut Nature Corpinnat 2019
BattenfeldSpanier Riesling Kirchenstück GG 2020
Loimer Langenlois Grosse Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2017
