Seafood Pairing Wine
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 |