Wine List: Five Great Wines to Pair With Lobster
Categories: Cheap Wine That Doesn't Suck
 |
Whether you catch your Panulirus argus in the waters off the coast or in the fish counter at your local market, these five wines will complement it as nicely as drawn butter. From full-bodied and fruity to crisp and racy, they are....
Santa Julia 2009 Torrontes ($9). If you're going to throw your bug on the grill, this full-bodied Argentine wine is the one to pour. It opens with aromas of tropical fruit, which segue into flavors of mango, peach, and orange, the perfect counterpart to the smoky nuances of the grill.
Antinori 2008 Orvieto Classico Campogrande ($10). An incredibly versatile seafood wine is this excellent value from the famed house of Antinori. Think ripe red apple and mango spritzed with lemon and orange juices, a winning blend of lean and lush.
Concannon 2008 Chardonnay ($12). From an underappreciated vintner in California's underappreciated Livermore Valley comes this delightful and well-balanced wine with a modestly creamy texture and flavors of apple, pear, citrus, minerals, and toasty oak.
Geyser Peak 2008 Sauvignon Blanc ($10). Crisp, clean, and refreshing, this California product balances the rich flavor and plush texture of lobster with a bracing flavor profile that combines green apple, melon, lemon, and lime. It's a pretty good deal too.
Domaine de la Chauviniere 2008 Muscadet Sevre et Maine ($8). This classic French seafood wine is just the ticket to cut through even the richest lobster dishes, offering a tart, palate-cleansing hit of lemon, grapefruit, and more minerals than the periodic table.
Email to Friend
Write to Editor
Print Article
