Blueacre Seafood
Pacific Northwest wines meet serious Pacific seafood
Downtown · Seattle · Seafood
Reviewed April 8, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
The list opens strong with a clear Pacific Northwest identity — Washington and Oregon producers anchoring the top of the page, which is exactly what you want when you're about to eat Dungeness crab in Seattle. It's a big room with a big list to match, somewhere in the 80-120 bottle range, and it reads like someone actually thought about what goes with fish. The price tags, though, will make you wince before you've even ordered bread.
Selection Deep Dive
Washington State is the star here, with names like DeLille Cellars and Chateau Ste. Michelle representing the region's range from approachable to serious. The Burgundy section adds some old-world credibility without going overboard, and California fills in the gaps for guests who don't want to venture outside the familiar. What's notably strong is the white wine coverage — Riesling and Pinot Gris get real attention, which makes sense given the menu. Reds feel a bit like an afterthought, which is fine for a seafood house, but don't expect a deep Pinot Noir rabbit hole.
By the Glass
Twelve to sixteen options by the glass is a genuinely useful spread for a seafood-focused dinner, especially when whites and lighter styles dominate the selection. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling showing up by the glass is a smart call — it's one of the best-known Pacific Northwest whites and a natural anchor for the program. Rotation appears limited; this reads more like a stable, set list than one that changes with the season.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling — null
One of Washington's most decorated Rieslings, made in collaboration with Ernst Loosen of Germany's Mosel. It punches well above its retail price point and is a natural match for almost everything on the Blueacre menu. If it's on by the glass, order it first.
DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc
Most people walk past this and order a Chardonnay they already know. Don't. This Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend from DeLille is one of Washington's most underrated whites — structured, complex, and built to handle rich seafood like the lobster bisque or pan-roasted halibut without getting steamrolled.
Long Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling
It's a solid wine and the Long Shadows pedigree is real, but at restaurant markup it loses the value proposition that makes it appealing at retail. The Eroica does the same job — arguably better — and will likely come in at a lower price on this list. No reason to pay the premium here.
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris + Oysters on the half shell
Oregon Pinot Gris has a saline, stony edge that mirrors the brine of a good Pacific oyster without fighting it. Ponzi's version is one of the Willamette Valley's benchmark expressions — crisp, textured, and clean enough to reset the palate between shells.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Blueacre gets the fundamentals right: the wine list is thoughtfully matched to the menu, a sommelier is on hand, and the Pacific Northwest focus gives it a genuine sense of place. Mark-ups keep it from being a destination for wine lovers, but if you're here for the seafood — and you should be — there are smart pours to be found.
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