Wines that pair with

Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream

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White · Full · Dry

California's flagship white — rounder, riper, and oakier than the Old World original, with tropical fruit, butter, and vanilla. Sonoma Coast and Sta. Rita Hills bottlings are leaner; Napa stays plush.

Why it works with Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream

American Chardonnay's richness pairs surprisingly well with Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream — especially when there's butter, cream, or oil involved.

White · Medium · Dry

California and Pacific Northwest Gewürztraminer — lychee, rose petal, ginger, made riper and fuller than Alsace. The American spicy-food companion.

Why it works with Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream

American Gewürztraminer's mid-weight handles Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.

White · Light · Dry

California's take — riper than Sancerre, calmer than Marlborough, with grapefruit, melon, and a clean mineral finish. The everyday white that pairs with almost anything green or briny.

Why it works with Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream

American Sauvignon Blanc's racing acid and lean body lift Almond-crusted Salmon With Leek And Lemon Cream without competing — the textbook seafood-and-white-wine logic.