Four May Dishes Perfectly Paired with LaBelle Wines

At LaBelle Winery, we believe great food deserves delicious wine pairings. As the New England weather warms up and your gardens begin to bloom, May is the perfect time of the year to embrace lighter and fresher flavors in your kitchen and in your wine glass!

Whether you’re hosting a spring gathering or just enjoying the sunshine on your patio, here are four delicious food and wine pairings to try out this May:

PAIRING #1: Pasta Salad & Amherst Vineyard White

This pairing is perfect for picnics, casual lunches, or backyard barbecues! A colorful pasta salad filled with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a light vinaigrette is a spring and summer staple. LaBelle Amherst Vineyard White Wine, a semi-dry white blend with bright citrus and green apple notes, enhances the dish without overpowering it. The Amherst Vineyard White wine contains Petite Amie, Cayuga, and Seyval Blanc grapes that were harvested at our Vineyards in Amherst, NH.

Our Tip: Try incorporating The Winemaker’s Kitchen Seyval Blanc Vinaigrette in your pasta salad to complete the pairing experience! 

PAIRING #2: Avocado Toast & Chardonnay

Avocado toast is a healthy meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day, but especially during brunchtime! It’s a satisfying and nutrient-packed dish that can be enhanced with a variety of fun toppings such as poached eggs, smoked salmon, fresh tomatoes, and so much more!

LaBelle Chardonnay wine offers buttery, lightly oaked notes that complement the creamy texture of the avocado. Our Chardonnay’s soft finish and vibrant acidity balances well with any toppings you choose to add to your avocado toast creation!

PAIRING #3: Fish Tacos & Seyval Blanc

Crispy fish tacos with a crunchy veggie slaw is a flavorful and fresh dish made for sunny May days! To elevate this crowd-pleasing meal, serve the fish tacos alongside a bottle of chilled LaBelle Seyval Blanc wine. Our semi-dry Seyval Blanc is light and citrus-forward with a hint of minerality, making it a perfect pairing for fish tacos!

PAIRING #4: Strawberry Shortcake & Red Raspberry

Celebrate peak strawberry season in New England with a classic dessert strawberry shortcake! Pair this summertime dessert with LaBelle Red Raspberry wine, a sweet and vibrant fruit wine made with 100% red raspberries. The wine’s tart and sweet balance beautifully complements the natural sweetness of the strawberries and the richness of the whipped cream.

Tip: Try pouring a little bit of our Red Raspberry wine over the top of your strawberry shortcakes before serving! 

Where to Buy LaBelle Wines:

Visit our Amherst, NH and Derry, NH locations to pick up LaBelle wines, or shop online by clicking here.

You can also shop our wine at local retail stores across New Hampshire, explore where to find our wines by clicking here.