Wines
Pairing Fish and Seafood with
Wine
Dish |
Wine |
Reason for Pairing |
| Steak & Lobster |
Pinot Noir | This lighter red wine doesn't overpower the lobster, but is still strong enough to complement the steak. |
| Broiled Lobster with Butter | Chardonnay | A Chardonnay that's crisp with fruity flavors balances the fullness of the butter, while the acid content of the wine brings out the flavor of the lobster. |
| Steamed Crab Legs | Chardonnay | While a crisp Chardonnay pairs well with crab legs, another popular pairing is beer. |
| Grilled Tuna or Salmon | Pinot Noir | These darker, oilier fish are complemented perfectly by this light red wine. |
| Grilled Grouper or Snapper | Chardonnay | These fish are whiter and leaner with more of a delicate flavor. An oaky Chardonnay is a good accompaniment. |
| Steamed Tilapia | Fume Blanc | Steaming a delicate fish like tilapia means you need a white wine that's more delicate and less oaky than Chardonnay. The green apple taste of Fume Blanc complements this delicate cooking presentation. |
| Steamed Mussels (with butter, garlic and fennel) |
Pinot Grigio | This is a lighter, sweeter wine that balances the garlic and fennel while complementing the Italian flavor of the dish. |
| Grilled Scallops (with citrus butter) |
Pinot Grigio | A light Pinot Grigio is an ideal complement to the scallops and the taste of citrus in the butter. |
| Fried Shrimp | Beer | Nothing beats the popular combination of relaxing with a beer and a plateful of fried shrimp. |
Wine Types
White Wines |
Aromas and Flavors |
Body |
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Sparkling Wine |
Apple, pear, yeast | Medium |
| Sauvignon Blanc (Fume Blanc) | Herbaceous, grassy, hay, citrus, grape-fruity | Light to Medium |
| Chardonnay | Pear, apple, oak, buttery, creamy | Medium to Heavy |
| Viognier | Floral, peach, apricot, pear, fruity | Medium |
| Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio | Crisp, pear, peach, apricot | Light |
| Pinot Blanc | Pear, apple, floral | Medium |
| Chenin Blanc | Peaches, fruity | Light |
| Gewurztraminer | Lychee nut, spices, rose petals | Medium |
| Riesling | Apple, lemon, floral, apricot, fruity | Light |
Red Wines |
Aromas and Flavors |
Body |
| Pinot Noir | Strawberry, berries, cherry | Light - medium |
| Merlot | Blackberry, plum, current, chocolate, vanilla | Medium |
| Zinfandel | Berries, jammy, cherry, earthy | Medium to heavy |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Blueberries, black current, cassis, raspberries, oaky | Heavy |
| Syrah | peppery, spice, blackberry, cinnamon | Medium to heavy |
| Petite Syrah | Blackberry, pepper, jammy | Heavy |
| Sangiovese | Cherry, fruity, spice | Light to medium |
| Cabernet Franc | Raspberry, casis, herbaceous | Medium |
| Barbera | Berries | Medium |
Wine Style |
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Sparkling wines |
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Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc |
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Rosé |
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Gamay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc |
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Merlot, Sangiovese and Tempranillo |
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Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Dessert wines |
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Wine Clubs
International Wine of the Month Club - members receive two different bottles of internationally selected wines each month. Also offers gift memberships ranging from 2 to 12 months.
California Wine Club, The - have two different bottles of wine delivered every month, from smaller boutique wineries through out California.
California Reds - wine of the month club offering three wine clubs, a wine online shop, wine gift ideas, and winemaker interviews in the monthly newsletter.
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French Wine Club - offers gift baskets, wine club membership and reports of the wine regions of France.
Gold Medal Wine Club - monthly wine club featuring award winning California wines every month. Gift memberships and packages available
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American Cellars Wine Club - We bring you two monthly selections from the world's best micro-wineries, and plenty more.
Thomas Jefferson Wine and Food Society - following in the tradition of Thomas Jefferson, America's first wine connoisseur and gourmet.
Virginia Wine of the Month Club - offers Virginia wine delivered to your door.
Wine of the Month Club - 2 wines delivered to your door each month; members get discounts on these selections.
Garden State Wine Club, The - offers monthly selections of New Jersey wine.
Amazing Wine Club - features two bottles of award winning wine delivered every month from boutique wineries worldwide.
Taste of California Wine Club, A - offers premium California and international wines, an online gift center, a recipe collection, and wine of the month club memberships.
Ale in the Mail - offers beer and wine of the month clubs plus the Party Pail.
Oregon Pinot Noir Club - offering reserve, small-lot and single-vineyard pinot noir from Oregon's top producers.
Wine Club - offers a variety of wine clubs to suit all tastes and budgets.
Discovery Wines - wine club offers international and local wine shopping, resources, and member benefits to British Columbia residents.
West Coast Wines - featuring wines from the Pacific Northwest.
Coastal Vineyards Wine Club - featuring small production, premium, and boutique-style wines from the California coast.
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