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Spicy & Asian · Wine pairing

What wine goes with thai food?

Sweet, sour, salty and spicy all at once: Thai food loves off-dry Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner.

The rule: Mirror the sweet and sour: aromatic whites with acidity and a hint of sugar.

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Thai food

The 3 best wines with thai food

  1. Riesling

    1 Riesling Aromatic white, dry to sweet

    Off-dry Riesling handles chili, lime and fish sauce.

    Serve 45-50°F From $12

  2. Sauvignon Blanc

    2 Sauvignon Blanc Light, crisp white

    Herbal and zesty for green curry, basil and lemongrass.

    Serve 45-50°F From $10; Sancerre $25+

  3. Gewürztraminer

    3 Gewürztraminer Aromatic, rich white

    Perfect with red curry and peanut sauces.

    Serve 45-50°F From $14

Best on a budget: Riesling Kabinett or Moscato d’Asti for very spicy dishes.

Also good

Grüner VeltlinerMoscatoProseccoRosé

What to avoid

  • Tannic reds. Spice makes them taste bitter and hot.

It depends how you cook it

If you’re having…Pour
Pad ThaiRiesling or rosé.
Green currySauvignon Blanc or Grüner.
Massaman curryGewürztraminer or a light Pinot Noir.

Frequently asked questions

What wine goes with pad Thai?

Off-dry Riesling or a dry rosé, both handle the sweet-sour-salty balance.

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