seafood appetizers/wine pairings

[wondersofwine]

Hi, welcome hockeyb. It depends somewhat on the type of seafood and how it is prepared. With shrimp in a red sauce, you may want a different wine than say with fried clams or mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat. Generally a Muscadet or Chablis is nice with oysters, clams, mussels and the like. Chablis is from the Chardonnay grape and usually is fermented without oak barrels so an unoaked California or Australian Chardonnay might also work with those seafood items--especially if the wine is on the crisp, slightly acidic side. A Spanish Albarino is another white wine that pairs well with shellfish. Pinot Noir can be a good match with salmon. Look for a lighter style of Pinot Noir, not too high in alcohol or with deep color and flavor from extended contact with the grapeskins.
Do you have specific seafood appetizers in mind?