Wines that pair with

Shrimp & Grits

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Chardonnay

Classic 11 dishes

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Shrimp & Grits · Shrimp&grits · Shrimp And Grits +8 more

Cava

Interesting 9 dishes

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Spain's traditional-method sparkling, made in Catalunya. Crisper and chalkier than Prosecco; remarkable value next to Champagne. Pair with jamón, tortilla, and grilled vegetables.

Works with Shrimp & Grits · Shrimp&grits · Shrimp And Creamy Grits +6 more

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 Spicy Shrimp With Andouille Sausage On Grits

American Gewürztraminer's body and acid balance Spicy Shrimp With Andouille Sausage On Grits's flavor profile.

Cabernet

Adventurous

Red · Medium · Dry

Shorthand for Cabernet Sauvignon — full-bodied, structured red wine with notes of black currant, graphite, and cedar. The classic steakhouse choice.

Why it works with Shrimp And Grits

Cabernet's mid-weight flatters Shrimp And Grits without taking over — the everyday red strategy.

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Why it works with Shrimp And Grits With Sausage

Cabernet's tannin grips red-meat protein and cuts through fat.

Chenin Blanc

Adventurous

White · Medium · Off-dry

The Loire's most versatile grape — bone-dry and steely from Savennières, honeyed and ageless from Vouvray. Naturally high acid keeps every style food-friendly.

Why it works with Spicy Shrimp With Andouille Sausage On Grits

Chenin Blanc's body and acid balance Spicy Shrimp With Andouille Sausage On Grits's flavor profile.

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 Folly Island Shrimp And Grits

French Chablis's stone fruit and quiet structure flatter Folly Island Shrimp And Grits's natural sweetness.

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