Wines that pair with

Nantucket Scallop Chowder

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White · Light · Off-dry

Washington and Finger Lakes Rieslings split the difference between Mosel delicacy and Alsatian heft — bright stone fruit, modest sweetness, lively acid. A natural with Thai, Indian, and anything off the spice rack.

Why it works with Nantucket Scallop Chowder

Salt air, lemon, and stone — American Riesling's profile mirrors what Nantucket Scallop Chowder is reaching for.

White · Medium · Dry

Grüner Veltliner or Riesling from Austria — green apple, white pepper, laser acid. Among the most food-friendly whites on earth.

Why it works with Nantucket Scallop Chowder

Austrian Dry White's mid-weight handles Nantucket Scallop Chowder well; the acid keeps the pairing crisp without weighing it down.

White · Medium · Dry

Dry German Riesling — increasingly the country's flagship style. Stone fruit, slate minerality, racing acid; pairs beautifully with everything from sushi to schnitzel.

Why it works with Nantucket Scallop Chowder

German Dry White's stone fruit and quiet structure flatter Nantucket Scallop Chowder's natural sweetness.