[B.Adams]

My sister is coming out for her first visit to Seattle from upstate NY so I want her to try the local flavors they can not get in rural NY. We are going to have Copper River Salmon and Dungeness Crab and I am not to sure which type of wine pairs well. Any suggestions would be cool

Thanks,

Brian

[shipscook]

are these two meals?? I enjoy a pinot noir with salmon. and, depending on how the crab is prepared, probably a white? pinot gris or a sauv blanc or a chard if you have one you enjoy? I would probably go with the pinot gris.
enjoy, you have the northwest best in seafood and wine!
enjoy,
Nan

[B.Adams]

Shipscook,

Thanks for the reply, this will be one meal on the day they arrive.

[amorthermador]

I completely agree about the pinot noir with the salmon. Absolutely delicious. Wildhorse is one of my favorites. : )

[cape chef]

Originally Posted by B.Adams

My sister is coming out for her first visit to Seattle from upstate NY so I want her to try the local flavors they can not get in rural NY. We are going to have Copper River Salmon and Dungeness Crab and I am not to sure which type of wine pairs well. Any suggestions would be cool

Thanks,

Brian

Hi Brian,
It's always important to consider the cooking method being applied, if the salmon is poached lets say, you want a wine with no tannins because the tannins will overpower the delicate flavor and texture of the salmon, however if it's grilled, know you are introducing a complete different flavor profile, caramelization, smoke and char. You should move into a gentle oak ed buttery chardonnay that will stand up to the flavors and the ceder/oak notes will pair very well with the grilled salmon. Working with the crab same principles apply.

[jennyhicks]

I'd go with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The floral notes are gorgeous with crab. If that is too heady for you, something like a really crisp Frascatti or Pinot Blanc.