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Wine Pairing With Salmon. Although salmon is on the rich side it is still light enough to be delicious with Chardonnay Chablis and even Sauvignon Blanc. If youre dressing your salmon with butter or cream sauce opt for a richer white wine like a lightly oaked chardonnay a marsanne-roussanne blend from the Rhone or a white Rioja. Sweet spice ginger or Miso. One shining star is Pinot Noir.
If your salmon is less unctuous or your salad ingredients are perkier zestier limes more peppery radishes etc try the Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Salmon with Red Wine. Salmon is in many ways the chicken of the fish world - an ingredient you can serve in many different ways and therefore match with a number of different wines. But nowadays its often. Chilled Pinot Noir Chardonnay. On the other hand if you choose a dish that features an herb flavor a Sauvignon Blanc provides a crisp pairing.
The best white wine with salmon depends on how the fish is prepared.
Oregon Pinot Noir and grilled salmon is a New World classic pairing. Beaujolais Grenache or a Zinfandel especially with blackened salmon set up are among top red wine picks for pairing with the smoky notes of grilled or pan-seared salmon. Rich roasted salmon or salmon in a cream or butter sauce will be best with a richer white wine. For a flavorful salmon such as King Salmon find a wine that pairs perfectly depending on the dish you prepare. Although salmon is on the rich side it is still light enough to be delicious with Chardonnay Chablis and even Sauvignon Blanc. This of course does not mean that you have to stick to white wine only.