Coastal Wine Guide

Boost the flavor of your next meal with our wine tasting picks and pairings. Also, find wine tasting trips, tips, and more.

15 No-Fail Seafood & Wine Pairings

What's the best wine for any meal? The one you like. Scroll through Food Editor Julia Rutland's favorite combos for easy inspiration.

Photographer: Becky Luigart-Stayner , Writer: Julia Rutland

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Salmon

Recipe: Sesame-Soy Salmon

Try it with: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, vin gris

Julia loves: Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnay, about $16, or Esser Vineyard Pinot Noir, about $14

Salmon is one of the easiest fish to pair wines with because it’s great with both white and red wines. Go for a buttery Chardonnay to match the richness of the fish, or a smooth Pinot Noir.