A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with scallops?
Scallops: Viognier.
The short answer
For scallops, start with Viognier. Why it works: a little ripe sweetness balances salt and spice.
The wines to reach for
- Viognier: apricot, honeysuckle, lush. Viognier is full-bodied, with almost no tannin and moderate acidity, with a touch of ripe sweetness. A little oak is common. Home turf: Condrieu, Northern Rhône.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Condrieu and Rhône.
From menus we hold
- Scallop & Cauliflower at Sühring: Chardonnay Reserve (2021). A lemon tree in a stone courtyard, a golden afternoon.
- Hand-dived scallop at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester: Chardonnay Old Stones - Bergström. The kind of elegance that never has to announce itself.
The same wines also suit
crab and mild curry.
Quick answers
What wine goes with scallops?
Viognier. a little ripe sweetness balances salt and spice.
Red or white wine with scallops?
White or sparkling: Viognier.
Pairing logic from the Sommurai pairing engine and the grape facts of our table. Taste is personal: treat this as a starting point.
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