The curry case is back! Everyone loves a good curry and since we get asked all the time for wines to go with curries, we have put together a great new selection for you. These have all been tried and tested and we think they are fantastic!
The drink of choice for curry fans is usually beer. The mild flavours complement the complex spices and the cold bubbles are refreshing and palate-cleansing, especially if you happen to be eating a spicy dish. Why aren't wines paired with curries, though? One reason is that there is no cultural tradition of wine-drinking in India. The popular line is that they are too heavy-tasting with curries, and either the wine or the dish itself ends up being too acidic to make a pleasurable combination.
The truth of the matter is that some wines don't go with curries and the reason turns out to be tannins. High tannin wines taste harsh and bitter with chillies and some spices, so selecting light, low-tannin wines will help you to make a better match with a curry. We have suggested these wines as they are fruitier to counteract any potential bitterness.
Here are our food match suggestions:
LA PLAYA Sauvignon Blanc 'Sol y Sombra' 2008 - Seafood curries and Sushi
HARTENBERG Weisser Riesling, Stellenbosch 2007 Bottle - Mildly spiced Thai
HIEDLER Gruner Veltliner Speigal Langenlois/Kamptal 2007 - Thai pork and chicken curries
LUIGI BOSCA Malbec 'Finca la Linda' Mendoza 2008 Bottle - Medium/Full flavoured curries
ST. HALLETT Shiraz-Grenache 'Gamekeeper Reserve' 2007/08* - Fuller flavoured chicken/beef curries
LAMBERTI Pinot Grigio Blush 2008 - The sweeter fruit in this wine is perfect for all spicy food.
Enjoy!