{"title":"Shellfish, Crab \u0026 Lobster Wine Pairing","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eShellfish like \u003cstrong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"45\"\u003emussels, crab, and lobster\u003c\/strong\u003e have delicate, briny, and slightly sweet flavors that pair best with \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"159\"\u003ecrisp, mineral-driven, and elegant wines\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhance their freshness without overpowering them. Here are the best pairings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eWhite Wine Pairings (Crisp, Mineral, or Buttery Whites)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eChablis (Unoaked Chardonnay, Burgundy): \u003c\/strong\u003eIts bright acidity, minerality, and green apple notes highlight the natural sweetness of crab and lobster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eMuscadet (Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley): \u003c\/strong\u003eA classic pairing for mussels—light, citrusy, and briny, enhancing the shellfish’s freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eSancerre or Pouilly-Fumé (Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley): \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-acid, herbal, and mineral-driven, making it perfect for crab dishes with fresh herbs or citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eAlbariño (Spain, Rías Baixas): \u003c\/strong\u003eAromatic, high-acid, and slightly saline—great for mussels or crab with a light, citrusy dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eAssyrtiko (Greece, Santorini): \u003c\/strong\u003eBone-dry, crisp, and intensely mineral, making it ideal for any shellfish preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eViura (White Rioja, Spain): \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh and citrus-driven when young, developing nutty complexity that complements lobster’s richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eChasselas (Switzerland, Fendant Valais): \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate and mineral-driven, making it a great pairing for lighter shellfish dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eButtery \u0026amp; Full-Bodied White Wine Pairings (For Richer, Cream Based Shellfish Dishes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eButtery Chardonnay (California, Meursault, or Mâconnais): \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal for lobster with butter sauce or creamy crab dishes—rich but balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eBordeaux White (Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend, Pessac-Léognan style): \u003c\/strong\u003eA structured white with citrus and oak aging, pairing well with crab or lobster bisques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eJura Whites (Savagnin or Chardonnay, France): \u003c\/strong\u003eNutty, oxidative notes enhance the richness of lobster or crab in buttery preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003ePetite Arvine (Swiss Valais region): \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh-acid, citrusy, and slightly saline—fantastic with shellfish, especially crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jb-becker-wallufer-walkenberg-riesling-kabinett-trocken","title":"J.B. 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Becker persisted in the traditional practice of only bottling his young Rieslings immediately ahead of the next harvest, and in many instances he gave them even longer in cask. Fermentations here take place largely in pressure tanks, after which the young wines are racked into traditional Rheingau \u003cem\u003eStückfässer\u003c\/em\u003e, where they remain on their fine lees until bottling. Viticulturally, too, Becker resisted both the trends that prevailed in his youth and subsequent fashions. That meant preserving old vines and, when replanting was unavoidable, spurning clones in deference to massal selections. It meant farming organically, though he never advertised it, at a time when the practice was almost unheard of among German winegrowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this way they achieve a fascinating harmony and even after decades they still look fresh and convincingly mature with great fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey remain highly sought after by world renown sommeliers and wine critics throughout the world. Becker’s wine is unlike any other producers in Rheingau. Annual bottle production of 45,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Riesling from the VDP.Grosse Lage  Walkenberg site of Walluf, Rheingau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eY'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well its exactly how Hans-Joseph or \"HaJo\" make his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. 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Rosewood was caught red-handed stopping the fermentation (AF = arrested fermentation) on 60% of this Riesling to leave a small balance of residual sugar on the finished wine. 6.8g per liter to be exact, this Riesling is a clear and pure expression of their vineyards. 40% of the final blend was fermented completely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeading with strong aromas of granny smith apple, Meyer lemon zest, white flower. Followed by noticeable limestone, crushed river stone and flint. On the palate the flavours match, however its bright and racy acidity leads to a mouth filling and layered texture, before finishing clean and crisp. This is a crowd pleaser that is sure to stand out. Serve chilled. 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The core of greatness in the Saar is intensity without weight, grandiosity without size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFlorian’s general style is exactly the opposite of his famous Saar neighbor Egon Müller. At Lauer, the focus is on dry-tasting Rieslings as opposed to the residual sugar wines of the latter. When the vintage allows it, Florian will craft Prädikat wines, the Kabinetts, Spätlesen and Auslesen that we all know and once loved\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying natural-yeast fermentations, Lauer’s wines find their own balance. They tend to be more textural, deeper and more broad-shouldered. Yet they have a preternatural sense of balance, an energy that is singular. 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Vegan.\u003ca class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boundbywine.com\/product\/hans-tschida-auslese-2019\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geyerhof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39563786518626,"sku":"BBW-WINE-229","price":97.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/products\/Geyerhof-Ried-Kirchensteig.png?v=1740119887"},{"product_id":"panagiotopoulos-malagousia-2019","title":"Panagiotopoulos Malagousia Biodynamic 2023","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\"\u003ePanagiotopoulos Malagousia 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/panagiotopouloswines.com\/index.php\/en\/wines\/item\/35-malagousia?tmpl=component\"\u003ePanagiotopoulos Malagousia\u003c\/a\u003e has an bright colour with a yellow hue. This bottle of Malagousia is a fruity basket of bright citrusy notes that fill up your nose. It is structured and rich but easy on the palate. Pleasant and easy to drink with a hint of mineral and floral notes. The finish is long and generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy at 8-10˚C with Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003eGrapes are harvested from the estate around the beginning of September until mid-October. It is done manually during morning hours. The grapes are sorted on-site to pick up top-quality grapes that meet the specific requirements. The use of 17 kg bins and the prompt transportation of the harvested grapes to the winery before the temperature rises significantly, help minimise bruising and squeezing of the berries and preserve their characteristics and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, grapes are then destemmed, crushed and then pressed in membrane (pneumatic) presses. These machines, using a “big balloon”, press the grapes gently, releasing high quality must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003eFor the varieties Malagousia and Chardonnay, pressing is usually preceded by a pre-fermentation maceration step. In this case, the must stays in contact with the skins for 12 hours at a low temperature and under carbon dioxide, in order to extract certain compounds from the grape skins. It is these compounds that later will define significantly the aroma and the flavor of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003eAlcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. For each variety a different temperature may be selected, so that the varietal aromas are better expressed and maintained. It normally lasts between 15 and 20 days. 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Since Elgin has cool daytime climate and cold nights during the growing season, it is perfectly suited to produce a Cape version of the famous German “Mosel” style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Riesling. The grapes are sourced from two vineyards. One is on a south-east facing slope in the Kogelberg Biosphere rich in plant diversity besides vineyards and the other site is on a higher, western slope close to the Groenlandberg spur section of the Hottentots Holland range that encircles the Elgin Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cmwines.co.za\/newshop\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;path=59\u0026amp;product_id=59\"\u003eCatherine Marshall Riesling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a characterful fresh white wine. Sparkling green-yellow colour with tight tears. Exotic fresh and over-ripe at the same time in the nose, with pineapple, flint stone and citrus tones. Characterful yet refreshing flavour with plenty of minerality in the texture. Almost sweet mouth aroma in the remarkably long finish. Stunning aperitif, an all-rounder for receptions and cocktail parties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eClusters were handpicked at 19.8o Balling into lug baskets and hand sorted. After pressing, the must was settled for two days and decanted off the solids where it was inoculated with a commercial yeast strain suited to this variety. The wine fermented cold (14°C) for 26 days until it reached the residual sugar required for sweetness to balance the acidity. 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The grapes come entirely from Loveblock's family-owned vineyard in Lower Dashwood, where the elevation and windy location challenges the vines. The soil composition has a layer of top soil over a tight clay that the vines can’t penetrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushing, destemming and immediate pressing of the grapes upon their arrival at the winery. The juice was then floated, warmed and inoculated with an aromatic yeast. A cool fermentation until the wine reaches a balance. 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Part of Gus Vinden's new experimental range is this light, crisp number that is the sum of many parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a single vineyard in Polkolbin this musky, aromatic blend is centred around some fleshy Gewurztraminer, with some more traditional Semillon and Verdelho also in the mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfined, unfiltered is an unconventional Hunter white delight. This funky little number is light, fun and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Angus Vinden is the owner\/winemaker of this much-loved Hunter Valley winery. 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