Wines that pair with

Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad

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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 Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad

American Chardonnay's richness pairs surprisingly well with Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad — especially when there's butter, cream, or oil involved.

Champagne

Classic

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Méthode champenoise from the most chalk-rich corner of France — fine bubbles, brioche, lemon zest, and a finish that goes on for half a minute. The wine for anything fried, salty, or special.

Why it works with Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad

Champagne's fine bubbles and crisp acid are exactly what Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad asks for.

White · Medium · Dry

Chardonnay grown on Burgundy's chalkiest soils, almost never oaked. Lean, steely, oyster-shell minerality; a wine that tastes like a place. The wine for shellfish, full stop.

Why it works with Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad

French Chablis's mid-weight handles Asparagus, Crab, And Orange Salad well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.