Wine & Seafood

WINE - & SEAFOOD - A PERFECT PAIR Wine and seafood consumption have increased in popularity in America and show evolving tastes among American palates. REGIONAL PREFERENCES Americans are more likely to enjoy seafood and wine when they live near waterways and wineries. West Coast Midwest Hawaii Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Dungeness Crab, Abalone, Striped Bass Catfish, Spiny Lobster, Tilapia Halibut, Pink Shrimp, Ahi Tuna Wine consumption Wine consumption Wine consumption 70.27 glasses 38.68 glasses 88.59 glasses /person /person /year /person /year /year Southwest Southern Northeast Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Best Catches and Favorite Dishes Arctic Char, Striped Bass, Cod Oysters, Crawfish, Crawfish Mahi Mahi, Lobster, Crab Wine consumption Wine consumption Wine consumption 42.81 glasses 51.53 glasses 93.8 glasses /person /year /person /year /person /year SEAFOOD SHOWDOWN The amount of available seafood has nearly doubled in the past 40 years, which exposes Americans to different types of seafood and preparations. Here are the favorites among Americans: BATTLE/WINNER New England Clam Chowder Hot Lobster Roll vs Vs Manhattan Clam Chowder Cold Lobster Roll 82% 82% VS of Americans surveyed prefer the New England version rather VS say hot with butter is better than cold with mayo. than the Manhattan. AMERICA'S FAVORITE SEAFOOD 30% salmon Grilled 28% Shrimp Cocktail 21% Cakes Crab 15% Fish Tacos SEAFOOD PREPARATION How Americans Prepare Fish 25% 59% 7% Smoked Grilled Poached WINE ON THE RISE Younger generations are choosing wines as their drink of choice and are increasingly more likely to put research behind the wine they buy. Wine consumers are also willing to spend more on a quality bottle of wine. Wine and Seafood Pairings Seafood Consumption How to Pair the Two Seafood Meals Millennials 56% know /at home/year Seafood Meals Baby Boomers 35% know /at home/year PAIRING FOR PERFECTION There are simple things diners can do to get the best out of wine and seafood, especially in the summer months. BREAK OUT THE GRILL FISH FOR ADVICE SIP AND SAVOR 84% 58% 49% About 84 percent of Americans Because 58 percent of Before serving guests, sample surveyed said they are Americans polled say they don't wine and food pairings to ensure interested in using the grill for know how to pair seafood with they're a match. If you do, you'll summer seafood dishes. The the right wine, ask your local join nearly 49 percent of majority of Americans also think wine retailer for advice. Also Americans who say they pair of grilled seafood is a healthy look for wines that go with many wines to their meals at least meal. Try these dishes with salsa different kinds of seafood and once a month. on the side and a chilled glass of are refreshing for the upcoming white wine. hot months,like spanish wine Martín Códax Albariño - wine of the sea - a medium-bodied white wine with a crisp, dry finish. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, The Wine Institute, World Health Organization, Seafoodwatch.org, Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, Beverage Information Group, Wine Market Council