Wines that pair with

Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce

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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 Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce

Full-bodied whites like American Chardonnay stand up to oily, rich Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce preparations.

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Why it works with Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce

American Rosé's dry, fruity profile matches Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce without crowding it — a summer staple.

Beaujolais

Interesting

Red · Light · Dry

Gamay-based reds from southern Burgundy — light, fruity, food-friendly. The serious Cru bottlings (Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent) drink like Pinot Noir at half the price.

Why it works with Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce

Serve Beaujolais slightly chilled with Salmon Fillets With Lemon-thyme Sauce; the lift makes the pairing feel right.