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Wine pairing that works well with Salmon and Crab?

post #1 of 6
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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 :smoking:

Thanks,

Brian
post #2 of 6
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
post #3 of 6
Thread Starter 
Shipscook,

Thanks for the reply, this will be one meal on the day they arrive.
post #4 of 6
I completely agree about the pinot noir with the salmon. Absolutely delicious. Wildhorse is one of my favorites. : )
post #5 of 6
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.
post #6 of 6
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.
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