Wine and food pairing Ⅹ:caviar

The Russians love to chase this luxury item with a shot of ice-cold vodka, but for me, the wine choice is clear: Champagne, the finer the better.

This works not only because it's simply indulgent, one of the world's most pricey foods with a high-end wine; moreover, Champagne's tiny bubbles evoke a textural comparison with the grainy nature of fine caviar ... and the crisp, tart nature of Champagne nicely balances the salty fishiness of the caviar. 

Additions from readers:

Vodka that's been stored overnight in the freezer is my preference, and flavoured vodkas work wonderfully. If you go the bubbly route, consider seeking out a bottle of bone-dry champagne, marketed under names like ultra-brut, brut sauvage and brut intégral. --Craig Schweickert