Wine Pairing
Steamed Clams

When Clams are steamed, the flavor of the dish is about the Clams. If you get the wine pairing wrong, the delicate flavors will be be gone, or the wine will taste metallic.

We suggest a crisp white wine with a salty minerality.

The unoaked flinty mineral nature of Chablis is a perfect match.

Pinot Grigio (Italy) with a crisp lemon acitity (opposite to French Pinot Gris) also pairs well.

Muscadet (France) is an exceptional low cost alternative to Chablis.

Sancerre (France) is a special flinty and spicy type of Savignon Blanc.

Pairing Suggestions

Chablis (France)
Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Muscadet (France)
Sancerre (France)

If the Clams are steamed in white wine, use the same wine to drink.

Other Excellent Alternatives

Champagne (France)
Prosecco (Italy)
Cava (Spain)
Sekt (Germany)

Go Local if You Can

Pairing local wine with local food will enhance the dining experience by harmonizing the characteristics of the wine with the ingredients and cooking styles of the region.

Terroir

The environmental factors, soil, climate, and topography, that influence the characteristics of a wine, represent the Terroir of a region.

Culture and Tradition

Local wines are deeply intertwined with the culture and traditions of a region. Pairing local wine with local cuisine creates an authentic culinary experience.

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