What to drink with sushi
Short answer: Dry sparkling wine or Chablis. Runner-up: Junmai sake or Albariño.
Why it works
Clean acidity and minerality complement delicate raw fish without overpowering it.
Soy and wasabi are salty and pungent; avoid oaky or tannic wines. Sake is the classic, but dry bubbles are the easy crowd-pleaser.
Quick picks
- Best match: Dry sparkling wine or Chablis
- Alternative: Junmai sake or Albariño
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.