YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Spicy Food"

Strikes a terrific balance between mouthwatering acidity, fresh herbal notes of lemon verbena and thyme, and core flavors of Key lime, Meyer lemon, pineapple and tangerine. Gains momentum on the finish, where the flavors sing in harmony and complexity. Wine Spectator, 93 Points

You like the texture and the minerality of Puligny, but don't want to spend the money? Different grape but same pleasure. This is classic, attractive Chenin Blanc with quality and style. Spice cookies with cinnamon, stone fruits, white peach, a creamy, waxy texture. Fruits of quince, marmalade and apple. Dry, succulent and savory.

This aromatic, attractive Gewurztraminer is semi-dry. It is loaded with fresh lychee fruit along with ginger and jasmine. Absolutely divine with spicy Thai food. This is not heavy--the acid stays zinging along with pretty, exotic tropical fruit that is ripe and pure.

Complex aromas of fig, tangerine, white flowers, mineral and toasted nuts join with hints of ginger and beeswax on the nose. The palate is equally intricate with a combination of juicy orchard and citrus fruits as well as discernible minerality, spiced baked fruits, and a touch of honey. The wine is quite robust with a persistent mineral-driven finish. A good representation of the St. Joseph Appellation Contrôlée (AC).

This dry white wine, produced on the small island of Salina, is characterized by an aroma reminiscent of spring flowers, white nectarine, crushed rocks and salinity. The palate echoes the nose with the addition of citrus and white peach. It is medium in body with refreshing acidity and has a medium finish.

This is a classic, well-made expression of the appellation with aromas and flavors of citrus, fresh herbs, and crushed rocks. The wine is medium weight, but the edges are round rather than sharp and there is a density that shows the quality of farming. Rather than only green flavors, it shows depth and complexity with pear and melon ripeness structured by crisp acidity. Notes of flint and limestone lend a strong mineral character to the finish. The complexity continues to develop as the wine gets some air.

Classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas include grapefruit and wet stone, along with peach and apricot. Dry and round on the palate with citrus pith, grapefruit, refreshing acidity and a long finish.

Medium aromatics that are creamy and hint of baked apples and brown sugar. This rich wine is medium-plus in body with ripe pears, pineapple, peach, mango, candied apples and dried apricots. It is creamy, round, soft and concentrated.

Aromas are clean with pear, honey and some biscuit notes. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is juicy with cantaloupe, apple, honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and candied citrus. The acidity is mouthwatering and the citrussy finish lingers.

From the producer: Delicate at first then tropically ripe, brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance the sweetness effortlessly.

From Importer: "This is an exciting, modern fruit-driven wine. Packed with passionfruit, tangerine, and gooseberry flavors. It has a tangy mouthfeel and and long, smooth finish."

This wine starts with aromas of passionfruit, under-ripe mango and gooseberry.  It  is medium plus in body with melon, gooseberry, pineapple, passionfruit and mango flavors. This is somewhat broad in mouthfeel. 

Floral aromas join with bright notes of green and white tropical fruits. The palate is medium weight with lemon, lime, grapefruit, pear, nectarine, honeysuckle, elderflower, jasmine and crisp acid. The fruit remains balanced, integrated and refreshing.

Elements of beeswax, lemon peel and lychee fruit combine with flowers, lime, honeysuckle and garden blossoms on the nose. It is medium-plus in body, round and focused. Very spicy in the Gewurztraminer sense; however, it does not show any sweetness, just well ripened fruit of apple and tropical citrus, along with flowers. Shows complexity in an unobtrusive way. It has refreshing acidity, but it still mouth-filling and complete with good weight on the palate.

Highly aromatic, with minerals, flowers, and tropical notes (including pineapple and lime). There’s the slightest suggestion of the sea as well. The attack is round with light peach, apricot and a beautiful minerality. This wine is temperature sensitive so don’t drink it too cold. The longer finish offers white pepper, citrus, and herb notes. This is a medium body wine with medium acidity.

From the producer: "Our signature Riesling is vibrant and aromatic, featuring the distinctive minerality that has become our trademark. Fragrant essence of spring blossoms sets the stage for a succulent palate of early fruit, balanced with a refreshing crispness, revealing the true qualities of the Riesling grape. A brilliant texture carries into a lingering finish, in a wine that accommodates a wide range of food."

From the producer: "The finest qualities of the estate are expressed in our Reserve Dry Riesling, an exclusive wine spotlighting unique characteristics from all three of our vineyard sites. Small selections of grapes are meticulously chosen from specifically identified lots, which are fermented separately and then blended to create the exquisite balance of juiciness, freshness, and minerality displayed in this specialty bottling. A brilliant, tangy nose heralds a burst of stone fruit and citrus zest on the palate. Fruit and minerality play into a lingering finish that continues to make the mouth water long after the wine is gone."

From the producer: "Our versatile, Kabinett-style Riesling is marked by a refined interplay of sweetness and freshness. Harvested in the heart of our season, this, fruit-forward wine exhibits a rich mouthfeel and a satisfying finish."

A very attractive crisp bouquet with spring flowers, lychee, jasmine and Asian pear. This blend dances in your palate with an attractive initial freshness, a dry wine with complex flavors and supple structure. Flavors of peach, rose petals, melon and meadow flowers are supported by fresh acidity.

A modern style of Chablis that is creamy and features notes of apple, quince, and mineral. It is succulent with medium body and slightly more than medium acidity.

Aromas of peach, lemon, and citrus introduce this wine. On the palate, this is a round, medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity and slight minerality.

Fresh citrus (lemon blossom) and melon with minerality. On the palate, it is very crisp with honeydew melon, citrus, orange peel, grapefruit and minerality.

On the nose this easy-drinking quaffer offers citrus, kiwi, pineapple notes with the flavors echoing the aromas. It is round and soft with just enough acid to keep it lifted.

Medium aromatics include chamomile and lanolin.  The palate is weightier with more floral notes including honeysuckle. Rich and creamy with slight sweetness, peach and melon.

Fresh citrus and meadow flowers with touches of peach and grapefruit on the nose. Refreshing acidity on the palate with more citrus and stone fruit flavors and a lingering minerality.

From the producer: "Circle Riesling is meant to be a quintessential example of Finger Lakes Riesling; a touch of residual sugar to bring out the rich orchard fruit flavors without overwhelming the lemon zest and citrus that make it crisp and refreshing to drink. "

The nose opens with lemon oil, juicy peaches, and a slight stoniness. Starfruit, lime juice, and crunchy starfruit add to the palate, followed by a granny smith note that coats the mouth. Crisp acidity to finish.

This is a great-value dry Riesling. Aromas of peach, yellow apple and chamomile lead to a medium weight Riesling with both yellow and green apples, apple skin, quince, some apricot and peach. It offers good density and at the same time, it's high acid and zingy. Very tasty.

Lighter aromas of orchard fruits and a touch of melon lead to succulent pear, honeysuckle, and peach on the palate. Medium-weight with fresh lemony acidity; clean and tasty.

Pale sunshine yellow color and slight frizzante, this Moscato d’Asti has intense aromas of peaches, rose petals and ginger. On the palate, it is delicately sweet and sparkling with balanced acidity, good complexity and a finish of fresh apricots.

Aromas are fresh with notes of pear, jasmine and citrus. More citrus fruits appear on the palate, complemented by pear, lemon peel, jasmine flowers and savory herbs. It is medium in body with medium plus acidity and medium finish.

Delicate stone fruit, glazed green pears, apple candy, white blossom, peach followed by strong minerality to provide a delightfully balanced mouthfeel. 

Fruity, floral aromas and flavors of poached peaches, spiced apples, and flowers with a supple, tangy, medium body and a polished engaging, long finish with shades of golden kiwi citrus salad and honeyed green apples with no oak flavor.

Aromas of mulling spices, ripe red fruits and underbrush. On the palate this medium body wine has flavors of black cherry, black caps, and some herbed raspberry jam. It has nice round tannins, as well as integrated acidity. This wine is complex with light notes of underbrush and bramble on the finish.

This liter bottle presents intense and fruity notes of ripe black fruits and a touch of licorice. Medium-weighted with soft tannins and ripe dark cherry and raspberry, it is enjoyable with a slight chill.

Aromas of cherry, crushed raspberries, minerals and flowers, show good typicity for Pinot. The dry palate is elegant, with more cherry fruit, a bit of toast, tea leaves, smoke and meatiness. Smooth and medium-bodied, the wine has moderate acidity that complements rather than obscures the abundant cherry and black currant fruit.

Rich yet medium-bodied, offering an exciting bouquet of berry, oak, earth and spice notes, with bold streaks of blueberry, raspberry, mocha and floral flavors. It finishes with an aftertaste of anise and cherries.

Aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate introduce this Pinot Noir. Sultry tannins and balanced acidity support flavors of cola, lavender, exotic spice, and just a trace of vineyard terroir in a lasting, earthy finish.

Ruby red color with aromas and flavors of red fruits (cherry, strawberry and plum). This wine is definitely Italian, with fresh and lively red fruit, cedar, and minerals. Medium in body and acidity, it will be a perfect partner at the table!

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

90 Points Wine Spectator: Well-built and elegantly focused, with expressive raspberry, sweet anise and black tea flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026.

Subtle and lovely aromatics with a touch of floral, mineral, wild strawberry and soft herbaceous notes. The palate is silky and round texture with minerality coming at the finish. The palate delivers some pink grapefruit, wild strawberry and lavender.

A lovely rose that is balanced and joyful. Aromas of raspberry, lemon and strawberry are appealing and fragrant. Medium weight and juicy with a melange of tart red berry juice, nectarine and citrus. Refreshing, clean and focused, this is an excellent value as are all the Domaine de Fenouillet wines!

Aromatic wine, offering of strawberry, peach and raspberry. The palate delivers pronounced raspberry and freshness with some herbaceousness.

Fresh powdery aromas of white raspberry and strawberry introduce this wine. The palate is a citrus-underripe raspberry combo that is consistent year-after-year. This is fresh and tart with lemon, grapefruit, lime and sweet-tart red fruits, especially strawberry. It has crisp acidity and tons of minerality. 

Lighter aromas include strawberry, watermelon, and pink grapefruit.  Juicy watermelon, peach, and pomegranate flavors are supported by fresh acid in this delicious dry rose.

This slightly effervescent quaffer shows light red raspberry and fresh, ultra clean minerality with wild strawberry and pink grapefruit with some citrus zest and candied orange peel.

This dark pink rose champagne is dry, yet fruit forward with raspberry, ripe strawberry and cherry notes. It is more wine-like and mellow with less agressive bubbles. Bright and festive flavors are softly textured, without tartness; this wine is a great match at the table.

This is a full bodied style with notes of toast, brioche, hazelnut, baked apple, apricot, baking spices and light earth. This is quite rich.

This off-dry, easy drinking delight offers peach, white grape and wet stone aromas. The palate is juicy and effervescent with flavors echoing the aromas and touches of pineapple.

Coconut and lime with a sweet and subtle and apricot note. The aromas smell creamy and reminiscent of caraway. The palate shows brighter citrus notes, namely lime zest and a slight nutty and white chocolate finish.

A fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. This vibrant showstopper is beautifully soft and feminine, brewed by one of Japan's only female brewery owners and tojis. Brewed in Hiroshima, the birthplace of Ginjo sake, which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production. Once mastered, it enables a highly controlled, precise fermentation, resulting in vibrant fruit aromas. This Junmai Ginjo is bottled immediately without charcoal filtering.

Clear with a very light tint of yellow. Floral and fruity on the nose, with delicate spice aromas. This complex sake gives some crisp apple and pear flavors, with slight citrus and almond oil. The midpalate is creamy with a complex body and long, refreshing finish. This is the first saké to have the USDA organic seal. Junmai means "pure rice" and it refers to saké brewed with no added ingredients. Made to be consumed chilled..

Rich and silky sake has layers of coconut, bananas and cream, a hint of fresh pineapple. This cloudy sake is a brew that has some of the original rice solids from fermentation incorporated into the liquid. This leads to a fuller bodied sake. This will pair well with very spice and strong flavors.

Rich and silky sake has layers of coconut, bananas and cream, a hint of fresh pineapple. This cloudy sake is a brew that has some of the original rice solids from fermentation incorporated into the liquid. This leads to a fuller bodied sake. This will pair well with very spice and strong flavors.

Yoshinogawa is the oldest brewery in Niigata. Their on-site well is famous: Tenka Kanrosen. The company grows its rice in the summer and brews in the winter and uses only Niigata-grown rice. The aromas of coconut, banana nut muffins, lime zest and some white peach notes. The palate is complex and clean, with bright acidity. You can taste more creamy coconut texture with balance.  Yoshinogawa Gensen works well with most items from the sushi bar, plus tempura, soy-based ramen, and tonkatsu. Shines with salmon and trout and other fatty fish. Other than the richest dishes– Yoshinogawa Gensen is made for the table. Serve either chilled or warm. 

A champagne method style cider with  a moderate bouquet of blue fruits with some black cap notes, yellow soft baked apple and some lime zest. The palate is semi-dry and crisp with soft tannin structure. There is a distinctive crab apple grip to the finish and is tart and approachable. 

This dry cider is a blend of heirloom, bittersweet, bittersharp, sharp, and wild seedling apples. Clean and crisp, with green apple, citrus and passionfruit on the nose. White flowers, mineral and slate come through on the palate, finishing with chalky tannins and an edge of mouthwatering acidity. An incredibly generous pairing partner, this cider will enliven poultry, ham, squash bisques, and sharp cheeses.

Highly aromatic with intense floral notes including jasmine, rosewater, & orange blossom.  Refreshing and complex on the palate with orange, strawberry, and floral notes. Slightly structured on the finish with a touch of herbaceousness/bramble and citrus pith.