Seafood Pairing Wine

Dutch Harbor King Crab Legs | Ocean Prime restaurants

By Dirk Smits

What are the best wines to pair 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 to pair with your next seafood dish.

> Check out GAYOT’s:
– Best Wines for Pairing with Seafood
– Best Sauvignon Blanc Wines
– Best Chardonnay Wines
– Fish & Seafood Guide: All About Fish, Caviar, Shellfish and More.

• Clams (Raw or Casino)

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, (Dry) Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Seyval Blanc

• Crab

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Sake, White Rhône Varietals (e.g. Roussanne, Marsanne)

• Lobster

Brut Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Sake, White Rhône Varietals (e.g. Roussanne, Marsanne)

• Mussels

Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Dry Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc

• Red Snapper

Chardonnay, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc

• Salmon

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sémillon, Vin Gris

• Salmon Tartare

Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Sake

• Sashimi & Sushi

Brut Sparkling Wine, Semi-Dry Riesling, Saké

• Scallops

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Sémillon

• Shrimp

Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay, Colombard, Vidal Blanc

• Striped Bass

Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Dry Vignoles

• Swordfish

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Vin Gris, Pinot Noir

• Tuna

Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Vin Gris, Chardonnay

• White Fish (Other)

Chardonnay, Viognier, Dry Riesling, Sémillon