What wine goes best with what I'm having?

The best wine pairing will be specific to your meal. For Stone Crab, Beverage Director Dave Mattern recommends White Burgundy of any type. All wines on Truluck's menu are built around pairing with any Truluck's dish, with every dish having at least five wines dedicated to it.

Do you have any lower-priced wine favorites?

Truluck's is constantly seeking the best price-value ratio for customers. Any wine on the menu at every price point is carefully selected to be amazing, so you can feel comfortable selecting wines at any price level.

What do you have that is similar to my favorite bottle of wine?

Tell your server your favorite bottle of wine, and they can direct you to at least 5 wines that match up perfectly. Truluck's staff tastes wines several times a week, so they are knowledgeable about the wine list and can provide excellent recommendations.

I love red wine and don't drink white. Which reds pair well with the seafood I ordered?

While white wine is known as a classic seafood pairing, red wines work wonderfully too. Truluck's has many red options including Rioja and Etna Rosso to great Cabernet Sauvignons that are perfect with seafood. No matter what kind of wine you love, the staff can find something delicious.

I'm up for a wine adventure! What do you recommend?

Truluck's hospitable staff loves when guests release control of the dining experience into their capable hands. Ask a few good wine pairing questions to get them on the right track, and they will honor you with a great experience featuring pleasure in your dining companions, the food, the wine, and the food and wine together.

What wine pairs best with Stone Crab?

White Burgundy is the recommended pairing for Stone Crab according to Beverage Director Dave Mattern, who says you've got to have a White Burgundy of any type with stone crab. The pairing comes from many years of experimentation.

What is Dave Mattern's favorite wine?

According to Beverage Director Dave Mattern, the answer is always Champagne! He loves the feeling of opening a bottle of wine he's never had before, comparing it to finding treasure.

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