Pairing Wine with Main Dishes
Serving Chinese food for dinner? It may seem like some foods just won't pair with a wine. But before turning to beer, rest assured that wines can be paired with all foods, from pizza to curry. These suggestions will help bring balance to dishes. Try a Cabernet Franc next time you serve couscous or a Merlot with Moussaka. |
PAIRING WINE WITH COUSCOUS
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Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Rosé Sparkling
Wine, Syrah, Vin Gris
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CURRY,
FISH OR CHICKEN
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Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais, Sauvignon (Fumé)
Blanc, Zinfandel
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH MOUSSAKA
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Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel
Barbera, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Brut or Rosé Sparkling
Wine, Cabernet Rosé
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SPICY
CHINESE
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Dry (and off-dry) Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Brut
or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Merlot
BEST WINE TO SERVE WTH SPICY
MEXICAN
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Dry
(and off-dry) Riesling, Vin Gris, Chenin Blanc, (Chilled)
Gamay Beaujolais
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH THAI
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Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer,
Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine
For more information on these varietals,
check out our Wine Varietals Definitions
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