Wine can bring out the best in food, and yes, that does include seafood, but it&rsquo;s not only white wine that pairs well with seafood, despite the popular misconception, some red wine pairs well with some seafood. When you are choosing wine to pair with seafood, you should pay more attention to the wine notes, sweetness and dryness, than the color of the wine.

So how do you choose which wine pairs well with seafood. Certified sommelier, Michaela Quinlan reviews the wine list at Oceana where she reviews the list and offers pairing suggestions.

The wine list at Oceana is an extensive, award-winning 33-pages. A list of this size would take quite some time to navigate, but Michaela quickly identifies fabulous standout wines from around the globe and offers a few tips on pairing wine with seafood to help you make a wiser and tastier choice all in under five minutes.

Let&rsquo;s start with the bubbles because who doesn&rsquo;t like adding a little sparkle to the beginning of the meal?

All of the sparkling whites, whether French, Italian or Spanish,&nbsp; Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, will complement fried dishes like calamari, or any seafood fried and cooked in batter, but these bottles also pair deliciously well with caviar.&nbsp; At Oceana, you can order several by the glass, including&nbsp; Prosecco, Palidin, Extra Dry, Millesimato, Veneto, Italy 2020.

Moving on to the more obvious choice of white wine with seafood, to choose wisely, all foodies should understand which whites pair well and why. For example, a dry white wine like pinot gris or sauvignon blanc pairs best with meaty fish like cod and tilapia.

Moving on to the Spanish whites Michaela recommends the Albari&ntilde;o,&nbsp; Valtea, R&iacute;as Baixas, 2020.

The traditional cuisine of Portugal and Spain are seafood rich, so it makes sense that the local varietals of albarino and veldehro pair well with shellfish dishes of mussels, crab, scallops and lobster. These wines are light and fresh with notes of lemon and the right acidity and crispness, to complement the delicate flavors of the shellfish. Just as shellfish should not be overcooked, the wine should not overpower.

If chardonnay all day is your comfort zone, you are in good company. Chardonnay is popular for good reason. These fuller whites are heavier than the pinot gris or sauvignon blanc, but work well with bass, oysters, salmon, and even lobster. The heavier the seafood the more full-bodied the wine is a good rule to follow. At Oceana, the Chardonnay, Saint-V&eacute;ran, Domaine Luquet, Burgundy, 2020 is a good way to go.

Interested in more wine tips and recommendations? Click the link and listen to <a href="https://corkrules.com/episode/details/3">the podcast wine review</a> of Oceana.

Cheers.

Wine can bring out the best in food, and yes, that does include seafood, but it’s not only white wine that pairs well with seafood, despite the popular misconception, some red wine pairs well with some seafood. When you are choosing wine to pair with seafood, you should pay more attention to the wine notes, sweetness and dryness, than the color of the wine.

Wines that Pair Well with Seafood at Oceana

In episode three of the CorkRules podcast, certified sommelier Grace Hood shares her expertise on how sommeliers create and organize a great wine list and provides a brief overview of how to pair wines.

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Via Sophia DC

Thomas Delasko

Via Sophia

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Via Sophia

RT: Hello and Welcome to CorkRules!

I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Thomas Delasko General Manager and Sommelier at EOS Hospitality a distinctive luxury hotel/restaurant group.

Hello Thomas, thanks for being here on CorkRules, - a podcast where we help simplify and demystify the wine lists at some of our favorite restaurants and wine bars. We talk with certified sommeliers, wine/food professionals who point out interesting bottles, classic food and wine pairings, hidden gems,&nbsp; value wines, or splurge wines that will take your experience over the top.

TD: Thank you so excited to be here.

RT: Thomas, I&rsquo;m super excited to be talking today about one your flagship properties. Via Sophia located in the Hamilton Hotel in Washington DC. Before we get started, please tell us a little about you?

TD: (How long you&rsquo;ve worked there, in the business, fun fact, etc.)

RT:&nbsp; Via Sophia is an all day osteria serving neapolitan italian fare with a cool vibe. Can you tell us a little more about Via Sophia.

TD: (Give a little history, overview of the place, vibe, etc.)

RT: Sounds fantastic, my kind of place. Let&rsquo;s pivot and talk about your wine lists.

TD: (Give a list overview, how you all think about curating the list. Name a couple of producers, be specific.)

RT: Very cool. Anything on your list that&rsquo;s a must try?

TD: (Name 1-2 wines that are a little nerdy, be specific).

RT: Awesome. How about something off the beaten path. Help push me palate?

TD: (Name 1-2 unique wine, be specific).

RT: Fabulous. How about if I&rsquo;m celebrating something special?

TD: (Name 1-2 baller wines, be specific).

RT: Those are fabulous suggestions. Thomas it has been a pleasure to talk with you about Via Sophia and it&rsquo;s fabulous wine list. I will be definetly stopping by on my next visit to DC.

To our audience, Thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to:

Info@CorkRules.com or visit our web website where we have a request form available.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime,

please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists or wherever you get your podcasts.

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Cheers

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