Mexican

Baja Fish Tacos

seafood • crispy • street food

Also known as: baja-style fish tacos

About the Dish

Baja Fish Tacos is a mexican seafood that leans on seafood, crispy, street food. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.

Our goal: keep the seafood feel intact while adding lift from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Top Pour:  Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Gooseberry snap and high acid cut through fried batter, crema, and lime.

Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: dry

Why it works

  • High acid slices through crema and fried batter.
  • Herbal pyrazines link up with cilantro, mint, and goat cheese.

Signature aromas

gooseberrygrapefruitcut grass

Bottle inspiration

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough, New Zealand • classic

Grapefruit, passionfruit, and jalapeño with piercing acidity.

Pairing Playbook

Solid Alternates

Santorini AssyrtikoRías Baixas Albariño
Santorini — Body: mediumSantorini — Acidity: highSantorini — Sweetness: dryRías — Body: lightRías — Acidity: highRías — Sweetness: dry

FAQ

What wine pairs best with Baja Fish Tacos?
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is our first pour because Gooseberry snap and high acid cut through fried batter, crema, and lime..
Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Baja Fish Tacos?
If Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is out of reach, grab Santorini Assyrtiko—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
Which wines should I avoid with Baja Fish Tacos?
Skip styles like heavy oak whites, high-tannin reds—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Baja Fish Tacos?
Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.

Skip These Bottles

heavy oak whiteshigh-tannin reds

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Rías Baixas AlbariñoProvence Rosé

These bottles share structural traits with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Great options when the shelf is bare.