Skip to content Skip to footer

Pairing wine with seafood

29-2

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.

What Wine To Serve With Clams (Raw Or Casino)

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

Pairing Crab And Wine

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

Best Wine To Serve With Lobster

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

What Wine To Serve With Mussels

  • Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc

Best Wine To Pair With Raw Oysters

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

Pairing Red Snapper With Wine

  • Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc

What Wine To Serve With Salmon

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

Best Wine To Serve With Salmon Tartare

  • Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris, Sake

Pairing Sashimi, Sushi And Wine

  • Brut Sparkling Wine, Semi-Dry Riesling, Sake

Best Wine To Serve With Scallops

  • Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Sémillon

What Wine To Serve With Shrimp

  • Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Colombard, Vidal Blanc

Pairing Striped Bass And Wine

  • Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, (Dry) Vignoles

Best Wine To Serve With Swordfish

  • Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Vin Gris, Pinot Noir

Pairing Tuna And Wine

  • Sauvignon Blanc or Fumé Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Vin Gris, Chardonnay

What Wine To Serve With Other White Fish

  • Chardonnay, Viognier, Dry Riesling, Sémillon

 

**Grabbed from: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/04/pairing-wine-with-seafood/