Wine and sashimi are two of my favorite pastimes. I have not sucessfully been able to do both at the same time. I'm looking for wine to drink with sashimi in general and uni in particular. I've thought a dessert wine might go well with uni but I haven't hit it right yet.
PJ- the obvious answer is Sake! I will often drink cold sake when going out for sushi. I find it compliments well. The other option is reisling (german for a little sweeter, alsace for a little drier), gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc or pinot gris.
Most recently I've been staying away from reds with Sushi/sashimi.
I'm sure you'll get other opinions here.
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Posts: 4540 | Location: Chicago | Registered: May 24, 2002
i agree with grossie on his recommendations. My significant other has those types of whites when we go out for sushi. Me, I stick with a premium sake, but do sneek a sip of her wine when she's not looking!
As for uni in particular... well...!! Good uni is one of the most amazing gastronomic experiences! I think those who don't like it have probably not had good fresh stuff. I'm sure you'll agree that uni more than a couple of days old is already on the downslide. So, I don't drink ANYTHING with it.... I just ask sushi-san for another!
Posts: 1072 | Location: Paradise (or 2400 miles from anywhere) | Registered: Feb 28, 2004
First I would actually stick to Japanese beer such as Sapporo or Asahi when eating Sashimi and/or Sushi but would agree with earlier poster that Champagne goes very well with these.
