And to Drink …

I know what I'd love to drink with the exuberant flavors of this Australian zucchini slice: fino sherry. Its umami qualities would go beautifully with the olive, pickled peppers and cheese, not to mention the eggs and zucchini. A Jura savagnin in the sous voile style, aged like fino under a veil of yeast, would also complement this dish. If you prefer more conventional wines, you could easily enjoy this with a Loire sauvignon blanc or a dry chenin blanc from Loire, South Africa or California. A chablis or a chardonnay from the Mâconnais region of France would be delicious. If you like to pair regionally, how about a sémillon or riesling from Australia? A dry sparkling wine like cava or Champagne would also go well. ERIC ASIMOV