Crab cakes

Crab cakes feature sweet, delicate crabmeat with a rich, satisfying texture, typically enhanced with herbs, spices, and a crisp exterior from pan-frying. The ideal pairings balance this richness with either complementary creaminess or contrasting brightness and acidity, while respecting the subtle sweetness of the crab meat.

Protein: Shellfish
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Flavor Profile: Rich & Bold

Recommended Wines

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White

Rose v. Wade Blanc is a politically-named white blend from California, featuring bright citrus notes with subtle minerality. This wine offers a balanced acidity with medium body and a clean, refreshing finish.

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Sparkling

Jean Perrier Crémant de Savoie is a traditional method sparkling wine from the Alpine region of Savoie, primarily made from the indigenous Jacquère grape variety. This elegant sparkling wine showcases the crisp, mineral-driven character typical of high-altitude Savoie wines, with fine bubbles and bright acidity. The wine reflects the unique terroir of the French Alps with its fresh, clean profile and delicate fruit expression.

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White

Franck Millet Sancerre Blanc is a classic Loire Valley white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the prestigious Sancerre appellation. This wine showcases the characteristic minerality and crisp acidity that makes Sancerre one of France's most celebrated expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, with the chalky limestone soils of the region imparting distinctive terroir-driven characteristics.

Recommended Beers

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Saison

Saison Dupont is a classic Belgian farmhouse ale with a golden-blonde color, fine effervescence, and a complex, aromatic character featuring notes of fruit, spice, and a distinctive yeast profile with a dry, refreshing finish.

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Belgian Pale Ale

Wadesda #9 is a Belgian Pale Ale from Brasserie de la Senne that features a complex hop profile with a balanced bitterness and characteristic Belgian yeast notes. It's part of their experimental series, offering a refined take on the Belgian Pale Ale style.

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German Pilsner

Ayinger Bavarian Pils is a traditional German pilsner with a bright golden color, crisp malt character, and distinctive hop aroma. It offers a perfect balance of light sweetness and refreshing bitterness with a clean, dry finish typical of the finest Bavarian pilsners.