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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
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