Pairing Wine with Seafood
Seafood does not always have to be paired with white wine. Actually, some fish and shellfish dishes go quite well with varietals such as Pinot Noir and Merlot. Don't be afraid to pair wine with sake, either! This list will help you plan which wines will go best with your next meal. Also, check out our Top 10 Seafood Wines. |
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CLAMS (RAW OR CASINO)
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, (Dry) Chenin
Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Seyval Blanc
Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay,
Sake, White Rhône Varietals (e.g. Roussanne, Marsanne)
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH LOBSTER
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Brut Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Sake, White Rhône Varietals
(e.g. Roussanne, Marsanne)
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH MUSSELS
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Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc
BEST WINE TO PAIR WITH OYSTERS
(RAW)
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, (Dry) Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc
PAIRING RED
SNAPPER WITH WINE
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Chardonnay, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SALMON
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Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sémillon, Vin Gris
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SALMON
TARTARE
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Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Sake
PAIRING SASHIMI,
SUSHI AND WINE
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Brut Sparkling Wine, Semi-Dry Riesling, Sake
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SCALLOPS
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay, Brut Sparkling Wine,
Pinot Noir, Sémillon
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP
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Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay,
Colombard, Vidal Blanc
PAIRING STRIPED
BASS AND WINE
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Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, (Dry) Vignoles
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SWORDFISH
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Vin Gris, Pinot
Noir
Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Vin Gris, Chardonnay
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH OTHER
WHITE FISH
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Chardonnay, Viognier, Dry Riesling, Sémillon
For more information on these varietals,
check out our Wine Varietals Definitions
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(Updated:
10/02/12 BH) |
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