Cabernet Sauvignon to minimize the perception of tannins—such as in the classic pairings of Cabernet Sauvignon with "steak au poivre" and pepper-crusted ahi tuna. Fats and proteins reduce the perception of tannins on the palate. When Cabernet Sauvignon is paired with steak or dishes with a heavy butter cream sauce, the tannins are neutralized, allowing the fruits of the wine to be more noticeable. In contrast, starches such as pastas and rice will have little effect on tannins. The bitterness of the tannins can also be counterbalanced by the use of bitter foods, such as radicchio and endive, or with cooking methods
Wine sauce prepared with white wine, vinegar and onions, which may be served with meat. Some sauces, such as Normande sauce, use wine as a flavorant, rather than as a main ingredient. Wine sauce may be used in seafood dishes, such as those prepared using tuna and salmon. White wine sauce has been described as "a classic sauce for fish". It is used for poultry dishes, such as chicken, quail and others. Coq au vin is a French chicken dish that may be prepared using wine sauce prepared from red or white wine. It is used in various beef dishes. Swiss steak