Seafood Pairing Wine

Seafood wine pairing
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
• Oysters (Raw) > More about pairing with oysters
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

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