When salmon is on the menu and you need to discover what wine pairs well with your menu, consult with a few of the experts here at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. Salmon is a versatile protein and welcomes a diversity of preparations and multiple wine pairings.
Proudly supplying the liquor, beer, and wine needs of residents and vacationers in the Cayman Islands, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers:
- Six physical locations for grab-and-go shopping;
- Online ordering with free delivery;
- A large menu full of diverse brands including the most popular as well as select and unique finds from around the world.
When Salmon Is on the Menu, Consider Preparation Method When Pairing with Wine
Basic – Never Bland
Roasting salmon low and slow results in a soft, exquisite meal, full of moisture and flavor. The perfect wine for this meal is an aged white wine. Consider the following options from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits:
- BV Coast Chardonnay – This full body, dry chardonnay hails from the Napa Valley and has 13.5% ABV.
- Cloudy Bay Chardonnay – Another full body, dry chardonnay, this wine comes from New Zealand and offers 14% ABV and a convenient screw cap opening.
Roasted with Creamy Sauces
From béarnaise sauce to dill, horseradish, cucumber, and caper, sauces poured over roasted salmon make delicious meals. This course is also best paired with an aged Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc from a warm climate, or another full-bodied dry white wine. Consider the Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc or Oxford Valley Chardonnay.
Crispy Skin Salmon Calls for a Light Red or Rosé
This preparation creates flaky, melt-in-your mouth wonderfulness that is made even better with your choice of wine. Consider the following bottles:
- Drouhin Cotes De Beaune – a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France, this light red wine has 13% ABV.
- Drouhin Beaujolais – et Beaujolais light red wine from France, this bottle has 12.5% ABV, a dry taste, medium-low tannin level, and a high acidity.
Smoked Salmon Serves with a Sparkling Wine
When smoked, salmon provides an intense flavor that’s best balanced with an element that will cut the saltiness. Whether paired with eggs, crisps, or bagels, choose a sparkling wine, champagne, or bold rosé. We suggest Lunetta Prosecco Rosè, Santa Margarita Sparkling Rosè, or Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir.
Salmon Stew or Chowder Deserves a Complementary Wine
Salmon Stew generally includes a kick of spice, so it requires a wine to balance. The choice of wine should depend on how the chowder or stew is prepared. Mon Frere Chardonnay offers a full body with a dry taste and 14.1% ABV to pair perfectly with a thick salmon stew.
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Works Well with a Variety of Wines
Glazed salmon recipes use a range of ingredients, but they share a sweetness that glazes the exterior, tinges the salmon steak with sweet, and satiates cravings. This meal deserves a rich, bold complement or a light, sweet white wine, depending on the accompanying elements of the meal and the thickness of the glaze. Cavit or Barefoot Moscato, Prum Essence or Two Mountains Riesling, or another dry, full white wine will be perfect.
Now that you know what wine pairs well for various salmon preparations, you can’t go wrong. Once you know how you plan to go with your menu, order all of the wines you need from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.
