Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 We have a yearly crawfish feed with friends — they provide the crawfish, we bring the wine. It’s a big, messy, communal meal where everyone’s hands are full of … Read More
Fish & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 One of my favorite things I get to do is fly fish for trout on the Platte River near Lake George, Colorado. When the day goes well, I’ll fry … Read More
Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Holly won’t touch oysters, which means this is a pairing I save for when I’m out on my own or with people who actually appreciate them. When I do … Read More
Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Pan seared scallops with a good Chardonnay is one of my favorite pairings, full stop. It’s something I make at home pretty regularly — it’s faster than most people … Read More
Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Holly doesn’t like lobster, which means I don’t get it very often at home. My opportunities are mostly limited to when I’m traveling — particularly on the East Coast … Read More
Lean White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Halibut Halibut is a lean, dense, mild white fish with a firm texture, which makes it more substantial than delicate fish like sole or tilapia but less rich than salmon or Chilean … Read More
Firm White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Red Snapper Red snapper is a mild but flavorful white fish with firm flakes, a slightly sweet taste, and a subtle nutty quality. It can be grilled whole, pan-seared with crispy skin, … Read More
Firm White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Mahi Mahi Mahi mahi is a firm, flaky, mildly sweet white fish that can handle more flavor than very delicate fish like sole or tilapia. It is often grilled, blackened, pan-seared, baked, … Read More
Mediterranean White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Branzino Branzino is a mild, delicate Mediterranean white fish that is often served whole, grilled, roasted, or pan-seared with lemon, olive oil, herbs, garlic, capers, tomatoes, or simple vegetables. The best … Read More
Provençal Seafood Stew Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Bouillabaisse Bouillabaisse is not just seafood soup. It is a deeply aromatic Provençal fish stew built around white fish, shellfish, tomato, fennel, saffron, garlic, olive oil, herbs, citrus, and often rouille spread … Read More