YOUR RESULTS for "Food Pairing: Spicy Food"

Medium aromatic with light floral notes, white peach, and nectarine. The palate is elegant with good intensity and density. It has a touch of spice and vanilla on the palate mixed with white and yellow fruits. The acidity is soft and the finish is long.

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.

Very floral with aromas and flavors of honeydew melon and sunjewel melon, white flowers, lemon and lime, passion fruit, peach, lychee and lime peel. This wine is juicy and dry with flavors of papaya, guava, peach, passionfruit and some savory herbs; It is medium in body with refreshing acidity.

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.

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, citrus and gooseberry.  It  is medium plus in body with melon, gooseberry, star fruit, under-ripe pineapple, and grapefruit flavors. This is somewhat broad in mouthfeel. 

This smells lovely with its citrus, pineapple, starfruit, fresh herb, and lemon candy notes. It is medium weight with crisp, tart, yet lightly tropical flavors such as pineapple, orange, and coconut, along with lemon, and hints of savory marjoram.

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."

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.

This Viognier has an enticing fragrance with anise, crushed stone, light florality, and lemon peel with peach and apricot. The palate is medium plus weight with flavors that resemble the nose. This Viognier stays lifted, with its acidity making the texture lively and supple.

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

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.

Aromas are lifted and fresh with nectarine and citrus standing out. This is also aromatic in the mouth with white peach, nectarine and jasmine. It is clean and succulent with nice weight and moderate acidity.

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.

This is a classic and well-made Gewurztraminer from a cool vintage. Aromas of lychee, ginger skin, and honeysuckle greet the nose of this medium-bodied wine and carry through to the bright and flavorful palate where lychee, white flowers, ginger, pear, and light brown spices add complexity. It is dry with integrated acidity and round texture.

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 medium-bodied wine gives flavors of blackberries, plums, tobacco and kid leather. Complex, interesting and a great value!

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.

This concentrated, ripe and elegant pinot noir shows a host of red fruits, black cherry and cassis, rose petals, seductive truffle, red licorice and appealing earth notes. Medium weight with fine but thorough tannins and flavorful acidic lift, long finish with some minerality, tobacco and dried floral notes. This is a great value.

Concentrated aromas of candied black cherry, blackberry jam and dried herbs. The palate is medium plus in body, ripe, pure and balanced. There are black fruit flavors (blueberry, black cherry, blackberry and black caps), as well as minerality, and a refreshing 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.

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 understated bubbles. Bright and festive flavors are softly textured. This wine is a great match at the table.

This sparkler offers peach, apricot and apple notes that are nicely creamy and ripe. It is medium in weight, but the concentration is good and it is texturally generous.

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.

This is a softly rounded and well-integrated sake that is fruit forward. In addition to the lemon custard, black pepper and papaya described by the sake brewery, you'll also find flavors of green tropical fruit, lime, white miso, jerk, kombu, tofu skin and salinity. 

From the Producer: "Aromas of honeydew melon, green apple and muscat grape."

Aromas of white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. On the palate you will find citrus, white pepper, and fresh herbal notes with a long, clean finish.

A champagne method style cider with  a moderate bouquet of blueberry and blackcurrant and blackcap notes, yellow soft baked apple and some lime zest. The palate is semi-dry and crisp with soft tannin structure there is some ripe peach flavor and cherry pit. There is a distinctive crab apple grip to the finish and is tart and approachable. 

A well made orange wine with a white floral bouquet of elderflower, white flowers and orange blossom with apricot and peach orchard fruit. This is a refreshing medium weight wine with no taste or bitterness from contact with the white wine skins. The palate delivers clementine, candied orange peel, ginger, almond and some white pepper.

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.