PAIRING WINE AND YOUR SUSHI ORDER

TEMPURA + SAUVIGNON BLANC

Deep fried and delicious, tempura pairs well with a sparkling wine like Cava or very light-bodied white wine. Vinho Verde – a white blend from Portugal with a slight effervescence – or Sauvignon Blanc are solid choices.

EEL + GRÜNER VELTLINER

Grilled eel is smoky and can be slightly caramelized. You’ll want a wine that can cut through the richness of eel, so pair your unagi (eel) roll or dragon roll (eel with avocado and hoisin-bbq sauce) with Grüner Veltliner – light and zesty white wine with notes of lime, grapefruit, and white pepper – or Gewürztraminer, an aromatic white wine.

LIGHT FISH + PINOT GRIGIO

If you’re sticking with light, lean cuts of fish – either as sashimi, nigiri, or maki – go with a light-bodied white wine like Albariño, Pinot Grigio, or Chablis – a very light, unoaked Chardonnay made in France.

TUNA/SALMON + PINOT NOIR

More oily, robust cuts of fish can handle a more intense wine. If your go-to is a Philly or Alaska roll, try a bone-dry Provençal rosé or a light-bodied red. For fatty tuna – the most decadent sushi – go for a light red wine like Pinot Noir or Beaujolais.

SPICY TUNA + RIESLING

For rolls made with spicy mayo or chili oil, you’ll want a slightly sweet low-ABV wine to mellow out the heat. An off-dry Riesling is a great choice for spicy food lovers. 

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