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Wine

Hot & Spicy Foods Slightly Sweet, Fruity, Light Wines

Ingredients Like: chiles, ginger and pepper

Common Cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Thai

Such as: Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, sweeter sparklings, Viognier and White Zinfandel

Acidic, Tart Foods High-acid Wines

Ingredients Like: feta cheese, garlic, lemon, tomatoes, vinegar and citrus

Common Cuisines: Creole, Greek, Italian and Japanese

Such as: Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc and sparkling whites

Rich Foods Acidic, Citrus Wines

Ingredients Like: butter, cheese, lobster, red meats and salmon

Common Cuisines: French, German, Italian and Southern

Such as: Sauvignon Blanc

Oaky, Toasty, Buttery Wines

Such as: oaked Chardonnay

Tannic, Darker Reds

Such as: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Zinfandel and Syrah

Salty or Smoked Foods Slightly Sweet, Fruity, Light Wines

Ingredients Like: olives, salt-cured or smoked meats, and soy sauce

Common Cuisines: German, Greek, Japanese and Southern

Such as: Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, sweeter sparklings, Viognier and White Zinfandel

Sweet Foods Slighly Sweet Wines for Foods Other Than Desserts

Ingredients Like: coconut, corn, fruits, mint and thyme

Common Cuisines: Chinese, French, Indian and Thai

Such as: Chenin Blanc, Gewurtztraminer and Riesling

Sweet Wines for Desserts

Such as: Century (white), Limited Release Chenin Blanc, Madiera, Port, Sherry and sparkling wines

*NOTE: When pairing wine with desserts, the dessert should never be sweeter than the wine