The Perfect Pair: Fresh & Citrusy

Wulf's Fish
31 August, 2020
2 min read

*Pictured: Loch Duart Salmon crudo with preserved lemon, chili and basil.*

Introducing our new series The Perfect Pair exploring wine and beer pairings for seafood dishes of all kinds.

A great dish becomes even better when you have just the right pairing to make the flavors sing. Wine shops and breweries in the Boston Area give ideas and inspiration for what to drink with fish-focused meals.

Their recommendations for a fresh and citrusy salmon crudo would also play well with redfish ceviche, a piece of grilled halibut with lemon, or swordfish topped with puckery salsa.

MAYHEW WINE SHOP

Stolpman Vineyard’s Love You Bunches or Beni di Batasiolo Gavi

Both Love You Bunches from Southern California and Gavi from Northen Italy have bright, fresh acidity that make for delightful crudo pairings you didn’t know you needed in your life.

BENT WATER BREWING COMPANY

Endless Rays White Ale or Suborbital IPA

Fresh and light, Endless Rays highlights the acidity in a citrusy vinaigrette. Suborbital’s orange and floral notes will elevate light, bright flavors.

BEACON HILL WINE AND GOURMET

Keuka Lake Vignoles or Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc

Keuka Lake Vignoles has good minerality and a light floral nose that will enhance the citrus flavors in any dish. Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc has a slight hint of lemon that would pair beautifully with a cool, citrusy crudo.

CASTLE ISLAND BREWING CO.

White Ale

Our White Ale, a Belgian-style wheat, is brewed with Valencia oranges for an extra citrus punch to this delicate fish dish without being overpowering.

MAGNOLIA WINE COMPANY

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or French Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc)

Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or France, with lots of natural acidity and grapefruit aroma, is perfectly suited to this kind of dish.

DISTRACTION BREWING CO.

Daily Distraction IPA or Belgrade Tripel

Our bright, juicy New England IPA is perfect with a dish of fresh, raw fish and crispy vegetables. The sweet and subtle spice of Belgrade Tripel will enhance a crudo’s lightly sweet and citrusy profile.