Life used to be easy: Red wine was always paired with meat and white wine was the standard beverage with fish. These days, however, we know better. Because the truth is this: There are simply too many kinds of fish out there for black-and-white rules like that to maintain their relevance. Salmon, for example, is high in fat and has a rather meaty texture: Most white wines would be grossly overpowered by it. This is why pinot noir is recommended for grilled salmon. Conversely, a product like caviar will taste fantastic with Champagne, but what about all the other kinds of sparkling wines out there? And then there are issues with how you prepare the fish with which you're trying to pair the wine. The point is this: The rules are changing when it comes to pairing wine with fish. Here is your guide.
Fish
Recipes
Salmon
Suggested Wines
- Pinot Noir                                          
- Champagne                                          
- Chardonnay                                          
- Chenin Blanc                                          
Swordfish
Suggested Wines
- Pinot Noir                                          
- Cabernet Sauvignon                                          
- Sauvignon Blanc                                          
- Chardonnay                                          
Striped Bass
Suggested Wines
- Pinot Blanc                                          
- Champagne                                          
- Chardonnay                                          
- Pinot Grigio                                          
Tuna
Recipes
Suggested Wines
- Champagne                                          
- Pinot Noir                                          
Skate
Skate is a member of the ray family. It is often prepared with brown butter and capers.