| If you are a lobster fan - and you probably are if you | | | | sweet taste of the chardonnay goes great with just |
| are reading this - then you would definitely appreciate | | | | about any type of lobster. |
| a fine lobster meal with the best appetizers, | | | | If you tend to eat the lobster relatively plain, or with |
| desserts, side items, and drinks that all fully | | | | a minimum of side items, then I recommend a nice |
| complement the lobster. After all, what to serve with | | | | German or Austrian Pinot Blanc (which tend to be |
| lobster should revolve around one thing: the lobster | | | | less full-bodied than other types). One nice offering is |
| itself. One of the most important components of a | | | | the Biegler Pinot Blanc 2005. Chablis is also good for |
| great lobster meal, I believe, is what you drink with it | | | | lobster that does not have a lot of garlic or other |
| - and there is no better choice than a nice glass of | | | | seasoning, and is not as sweet as other types. Finally, |
| wine. This article will tell you what to serve with | | | | just about any pinot grigio will work beautifully as |
| lobster as far as wine is concerned, so that you can | | | | well. |
| get a drink that truly brings out the flavor of your | | | | A good rule of thumb is this: The richer the food, the |
| delicious seafood. | | | | 'bigger' the wine. You will want a nice, full-bodied wine |
| What to Serve With Lobster: A Wine Primer | | | | that can complement a thoroughly-prepared lobster. |
| Before I give you specific types of wine or brands to | | | | One of my favorite pairings for this type of lobster |
| purchase, you should first know a couple of facts | | | | incorporates a crisp and bold New Zealand sauvignon |
| about wine and lobster. The first is that wine is really | | | | blanc, such as the Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2001. |
| up to you, ultimately. While certain wines taste good | | | | Austrian Rieslings are also great for lobster that in a |
| with certain foods, you do not have to drink anything | | | | cream sauce, or is heavily seasoned. |
| but what you like. With that being said, as a general | | | | What to Serve With Lobster: Blush and Sparkling |
| rule you should stay away from red wines when | | | | Wines |
| eating lobster. Why? Red wines have lots of tannin, | | | | If you want a different variety than white wine to |
| which give the red wine its signature flavor. Tannin | | | | go with your lobster, then you can choose from |
| will clash with iodine that is found in lobster, which will | | | | either blush or sparkling wines. Sparkling wines are |
| make your meal taste like metal. You can still drink | | | | very light and tend to be sweet. The hands-down |
| red wine, but I would recommend staying away from | | | | favorite choice for sparkling wine for lobster is a nice, |
| it as much as possible. | | | | light champagne. But if you do not want to shell out |
| Also, what you eat with your lobster will impact your | | | | the money for a nice bottle of champagne (it can |
| choice of wine to some extent. In the guide below I | | | | get pretty expensive), a nice bottle of Korbel will be |
| will give you a few pointers regarding what wine | | | | just as good. |
| tastes best with the respective side items or sauces | | | | Another alternative to champagne is a delicious wine |
| you may be inclined to eat with your lobster. In | | | | called Moscato d'Asti. It is my favorite type of wine |
| general, though, the best category of wine for | | | | because of its strong, sweet, and fruity flavor and |
| lobster, hands down, is white wine. | | | | light, airy body. Proseco is another choice from Italy |
| What to Serve With Lobster: White Wines | | | | that is light, bubbly, and has the slight taste of fruit, |
| White wine is absolutely perfect for complementing | | | | but not in a way that will overpower your lobster. |
| the light, delicate taste of seafood, especially lobster. | | | | And finally, if you want a blush wine (called rosè |
| Red wines are too acidic and heavy and can | | | | outside of North America), then I recommend a |
| overpower the meat, whereas white wines subtly | | | | fruity yet not overly-sweet brand, like the La Scolca |
| complement the taste and texture of the lobster - | | | | Rosa Chiara Rosato 2007. Any Italian rosato wine will |
| making the meal taste that much better. If you had | | | | more than likely be delicious, though. |
| to pick only one type of white wine to drink with | | | | When trying to figure out what to serve with |
| your lobster, I would recommend a nice California | | | | lobster, just remember this: While these wines above |
| chardonnay, such as the Flora Springs Barrel | | | | are great matches, there is no better pairing with |
| Fermented Chardonnay 2006. The all-around crips and | | | | your food than a wine that you truly love. |