Egg Salad Sandwiches & Wine Pairing

Chardonnay, especially in its unoaked or lightly oaked styles, pairs well with an egg salad sandwich. Its creamy texture and flavours of apple, pear, and citrus complement the richness of the egg and mayonnaise, while its acidity helps cut through the creaminess, balancing the dish. If oaked, the subtle hints of vanilla and butter can enhance the sandwich’s savoury elements without overwhelming its delicate flavours.

Riesling, especially in its off-dry or dry styles, makes an excellent pairing with an egg salad sandwich. The wine’s bright acidity cuts through the richness of the mayo and egg, while its flavours of citrus, green apple, and a touch of floral sweetness add a refreshing contrast to the creamy texture. Riesling’s crispness helps cleanse the palate, while its slight sweetness (in off-dry versions) can complement any tangy mustard or pickles in the sandwich. Overall, the combination is lively, refreshing, and elevates the simple flavours of an egg salad sandwich.

Pinot Grigio pairs nicely with an egg salad sandwich due to its light, crisp acidity and citrus notes. The wine’s refreshing lemon and green apple flavours balance the creamy richness of the egg salad, while its clean, mineral-driven profile enhances the subtle flavours of the sandwich. Pinot Grigio’s bright acidity cuts through the mayo, keeping the pairing light and refreshing, making it an ideal match for the soft, savoury textures of an egg salad sandwich.

Pinot Grigio is an excellent choice for eating Egg Salad Sandwiches on their own, or at an event like a bridal shower or lunch time banquet where you may have a variety of triangle sandwiches, with the crusts cut off, on a platter.

Prosecco, with its light body, crisp acidity, and refreshing bubbles, pairs wonderfully with an egg salad sandwich. The wine’s citrus and green apple notes cut through the creaminess of the egg and mayo, while the bubbles cleanse the palate, keeping each bite fresh. Prosecco’s subtle sweetness and fruity profile also complement the mild flavours of the egg salad without overwhelming them.

Txakoli, with its crisp acidity, light body, and slight effervescence, pairs wonderfully with an egg salad sandwich. The wine’s bright citrus and green apple notes cut through the creaminess of the egg and mayo, while its natural effervescence keeps the palate refreshed with each bite. Txakoli’s minerality and zesty finish add an extra layer of freshness, enhancing the simplicity of the sandwich without overwhelming it.

Beaujolais Villages, with its light body, bright acidity, and fruity flavours of cherry and raspberry is an okay pairing with egg salad sandwich. I'm not entirely sold on the berry flavours with the egg flavours. However, in instances where you have a variety of sandwiches that you are trying to pair with all at once (like at a funeral, wedding shower, lunch time banquet) - Beaujolais Villages will go with nearly all of the sandwiches.

The wine’s fresh acidity cuts through the creamy richness of the egg and mayo, while its juicy red fruit adds a lively contrast to the sandwich's mild flavours. Beaujolais Villages’ low tannins and subtle earthiness keep the pairing light and refreshing, without overpowering it.