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Best wine with mussels

Crisp, coastal whites: the same as you’d cook them in.

How are you cooking it?

ClassicWhite wine and garlicTomato and chilliThai coconut

White wine and garlic: Classic French style: crisp and herbal.

Sauvignon Blanc

Zesty and herbal, it loves garlic, white wine and parsley.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
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Fiano & Vermentino

Italian whites for mussels in tomato and chilli.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
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Why it works Dish Wine

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Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
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Sparkling & Champagne

Moules frites and bubbles is hard to beat.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Tip

Cook the mussels with a splash of the same wine you’re drinking.

Best avoided

Oaky whites and big reds.

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About mussels and wine

Today’s picks run from $7.94 to $19.17 a bottle, chosen for value from 81 matching wines across the Australian retailers we compare. Six-packs and dozens are shown as a price per bottle.

Questions

What wine goes best with mussels?

Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño & Muscadet and Fiano & Vermentino are the best matches for mussels. Zesty and herbal, it loves garlic, white wine and parsley.

What’s a good cheap wine with mussels?

Winesmiths Premium Sauvignon Blanc 2000ml is the cheapest of today’s picks at $7.94 a bottle from cellars.com.au. Prices are checked every 4 hours.

What wine should I avoid with mussels?

Oaky whites and big reds.

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