Bottle answer

Best Wine for Salmon

Salmon can handle more than white wine if the red is fresh and light.

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Pinot

Fast answer

Salmon can handle more than white wine if the red is fresh and light.

Red, white, and sparkling wines that work with salmon.

1

Pinot Noir

Start here when you want the safest lane.

2

Chardonnay

Use this when the meal, budget, or mood points this way.

3

Rosé

Use this when the meal, budget, or mood points this way.

4

Sparkling wine

Use this when the meal, budget, or mood points this way.

What to avoid

Avoid huge tannic reds unless the salmon is smoked or deeply charred.

Food lane

Grilled salmon, roasted salmon, teriyaki salmon, smoked salmon, and creamy sauces.

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