Merroir and Terroir? The Surprising Parallels In Fish and Wine! With Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea

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The Scoop:

We are diving into the world of wild Alaskan salmon (See what I did there!) with my guest Sena Wheeler. She and her husband Rich own Sena Sea, a company dedicated to delivering fresh, sustainably caught seafood right to your door.

Listen as we laugh and learn from each other about the craftsmanship and similarities behind both fishing and winemaking.

• Sena shares her fascinating foray into the fishing industry, rooted in five generations of family tradition.
• She shares insights about the health benefits of certain fish including its high omega-3 content and anti-inflammatory properties and why we should all be eating more of it.
• Through their innovative packing and shipping methods, Sena explains how they're able to bring the highest qualityAlaskan fish into homes across the country, providing a taste of freshness that many might not have access to locally
• She passionately defends the rich, red hue of wild salmon, attributing it to the fish's natural diet and habitat. (and we laugh about what color most people THINK salmon should be...)
• We explore the concept of 'merroir', akin to 'terroir' in wine, which adds a unique flavor profile to the fish based on its geographical origin, down to the river!
• This leads us into a first ever dual Sip Spotlight + Fish Spotlight where we pair the gorgeous Copper River salmon with two very different wines a crisp Sauvignon Blanc and a light-bodied Pinot Noir, both chosen for their complementary qualities.

Links and Resources for you:

Check out Sena Sea's website to a la carte order, set up a subscription box, sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing

To learn more about this awesome family and their business, Follow Sena Sea on Instagram and Facebook

Find today's Sip Spotlight Wines:

2024 Graywacke Sauvignon Blanc

2023 King Estate "Inscription" Pinot Noir

Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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