Pairings
SPICY FOODS AND DISHES (E.G., ETHIOPIAN, HUNAN, INDIAN, MEXICAN, AND SZECHUAN CUISINES)
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BEER, ESP. LAGER, PILSNER, WHEAT, AND/OR MALTY
GEWURZTRAMINER
RIESLING, ESP. GERMAN (e.g., Spatlese) AND/OR OFF-DRY
ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA, ESP. YOUNG
Beaujolais
Champagne
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir, esp. California
Shiraz / Syrah
Vouvray, esp. sec or demi sec
rose, dry
sparkling wine, esp. inexpensive
Chenin Blanc, esp. off-dry
Gruner Veltliner
Moscato d'Asti
Muscadet
Rhone red wine
Rioja
Sauvignon Blanc, esp. California
Vinho Verde
Viognier
acidic wine
chilled beverages
cocktails (e.g., mojitos)
fruity off-dry red and white wine
lighter-bodied wine
lower-alcohol wine
mojitos
off-dry to sweeter wine
sweet wine, esp. when there's a sweet element to the dish
tea