Wine with Mussels

You can of course end a nice day at the beach in the Netherlands with a delicious pan of mussels. The seafood combines perfectly with a wine. But what type of wine belongs to mussels? We will tell you more about this below. Undoubtedly you have heard of white wine with mussels, or mussels cooked in that wine. But more combinations are possible. We are also happy to tell you more about the properties of wine with mussels that you choose in combination with the seafood.

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Which wine to choose with mussels

White wine with mussels is a golden combination. Not only do you drink the white wine with mussels, you can also have the mussels boil in wine in addition to beer. A classic variant, but still very popular. And that is not surprising because wine with mussels is a tasteful combination thanks to several factors. So if you want to drink wine with mussels, it certainly doesn’t hurt to choose a type of wine in advance and then let yourself be guided by your own taste. That starts with the first choice for the grape variety. This is then supplemented with your preference for the bouquet (types of taste) that a wine has: sweet, fruity, fresh, heavier or with a little acid.

Wine tips with mussels

So white wine. Although a nice rosé is also not out of place, a white wine can easily be combined as a wine with mussels. In any case, white wine is the standard when it comes to combining with fish, chicken or seafood. Below are some tips for you to take into account if you are going to drink wine with mussels:

  • Preparation of mussels: Do you cook the mussels and garnish in a white wine? Try to keep this wine in line with these spices and garnish. This can possibly be the same type of wine as the wine with the mussels.
  • Size of the mussel: Small mussels have a different, often neutral taste than larger mussels. If you serve small mussels, try not to use strong white wine. Neutral is the keyword here. For larger mussels (which are somewhat fatter and meatier) you can, however, use a strong white wine.
  • Garnish: Last but not least: the sauce and further garnish can also have an impact. Garlic sauce is a lot sharper than whiskey cocktail sauce or, for example, bearnaise sauce. If necessary, tune your wine accordingly. It is also important whether you eat French fries, potatoes or mussels “like this”.

Ask for our advice

Choosing a good wine with your pan of mussels can be quite a job. Are you interested in our Armenian and Georgian wines and are you unsure how to combine them with mussels? Feel free to ask Drinkrituals for advice. We provide you with appropriate advice and help you on your way to choosing the right wine. Contact us via the online contact form. We are happy to assist you!