Tinned Fish Boards Are the Tastiest Summer Party Trend—These Are the Wines to Pair with Them
Use our guide to make summer entertaining so much easier.
Thomas J. Story
Did you hear? Tinned fish is in. While it’s not exactly a new invention—originally created as a wartime food to sustain the French military in the 1700s—these tins are being spotlighted everywhere, from restaurants, bars, grocery stores, parties, and more. Sure, they can be eaten straight of the can for a quick meal or snack, but we highly recommend building your own “seacuterie” board. Yes, that’s right, move over cheese boards, the tinned fish board is ready for its moment.
Thomas J. Story
But if building your own tinned fish board puts you out of your element, we’re here to help. Here are some tips on building the ultimate seacuterie board this summer, plus the best wines to pair them with. All of these wines are featured in our recent Sunset Wine Club box—learn more about the club and how it’s the best deal around if you’re a wine lover here.
Build a Tinned Fish Board with These Elements
Gildas
A popular pintxo in Basque Country, this salty, spicy finger food is made by stacking peppers, anchovies, and olives on a stick.
Pickled Red Onion
Simple to whip up, we make ours loaded with whole black peppercorns and star anise for aromatics.
Chili Oil
It’s always nice to have some kick in the mix, so be sure to add a bowl of your favorite (we love XCJ’s chili crisp) to your spread.
Dill Chimichurri
Stacking this classic dip with fresh dill livens up the richness of tinned fish. Get the Recipe.
Fresh Lemon
Acid is a cure-all. Don’t forget to add some wedges, not just for a spritz, but also for color.
Smoked Fish Dip
A perfect entry-level spread, this recipe is an easy-to-make, affordable crowd pleaser. Get the Recipe.
Perfect Pairings
We selected the ideal bottles to serve with a tinned fish spread, and they’re available to members of our wine club. Sign up for quarterly deliveries of the best wines in the West at sunset.com/wineclub.
2022 Martin Ray Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Courtesy of Martin Ray Winery
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Few wines are as versatile as rosé, and Pinot Noir is a grape with an affinity for salmon and other meatier fish.
2021 South Coast Winery Sauvignon Blanc Musque Clone, Temecula Valley
Courtesy of South Coast Winery
Like a squeeze of lemon as the finishing touch on a seafood dish, this wine adds a refreshing counterpoint to the salt and oil of the fish board.
2021 Private Property Grenache, Santa Lucia Highlands
Courtesy of Private Property
This fruity and fresh Grenache will perfectly contrast the rich, smoky fish, and the dill of the relish matches with the herbal tones of the wine. Grenache is one of the most popular grapes of Spain, where it can commonly be found served chilled alongside an array of seafood tapas such as preserved seafood.
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