Light reds like Pinot Noir
are excellent with earthy dishes like roasted pumpkin with herbs and spices, and sweet wines like Sauternes and Eiswein match well with pumpkin desserts.
What does pumpkin pair well with?
- Fruit and Vegetable. Blueberry, cauliflower, celery, chestnut, chilli, corn, cranberry, eggplant, endive, fava bean, ginger, pear, radish.
- Herbs, Nuts and Dairy. Buffalo mozzarella, cream cheese, gorgonzola, hazelnut, pecan, walnut.
- Protein and Other.
What kind of wine goes good with pumpkin?
Light reds like Pinot Noir
are excellent with earthy dishes like roasted pumpkin with herbs and spices, and sweet wines like Sauternes and Eiswein match well with pumpkin desserts.
Does Chardonnay go with pumpkin?
Perfect harmony can be found when neither the wine nor the food overpowers the other. One of my favorite food and wine pairings this time of year is pumpkin and Chardonnay. The
velvety, rich texture of pumpkin complements
the similar texture found in many New World Chardonnays.
What wine goes with pumpkin curry?
Pumpkin Curry
You’ve got yourself an easy dinner with minimal effort. To celebrate your delicious creation, go for an
off-dry Riesling or Gewurztraminer
. The slight sweetness of these wines will help tame the heat from the curry.
What wine goes with pumpkin risotto?
Pumpkin Risotto
A rich dish in itself, select a rich and creamy white wine such as
Chardonnay
(like La Crema which is widely available) or Viognier.
What wine goes with tapas?
- Sherry* Being a sherry fan I was bound to put it at the top of the list but in my view you can’t beat a good, freshly opened, well-chilled fino with the basic tapas of almonds, olives, manchego (cheese) and jamon. …
- Cava. …
- Rosado. …
- Rueda. …
- Rioja. …
- Mencia.
What fruits goes well with pumpkin?
- Oranges. These two orange fruits work really well together, whether in sweet or savory dishes. …
- Limes. Pumpkin can work well with a variety of flavors, but it does exceptionally well with lime. …
- Cranberries. …
- Pears. …
- Apples. …
- Peppers. …
- Tomatoes. …
- Peaches.
What meat goes best with pumpkin?
Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie
The sweetness of the pumpkin and the savory taste of the
Ground Certified Angus BeefTM
makes the perfect Fall combination.
What cheese goes well with pumpkin?
Blue cheeses like gorgonzola
team up well with the notes of dried fruit typical of pumpkin. Another excellent pairing is with a nice fresh goat’s cheese since its acidulous notes offset the sweetness of pumpkin.
What is an oaky chardonnay?
The creamy texture and flavor of oaked chardonnay is a result of a natural chemical process called
malolactic fermentation
that happens when wine is stored in oak barrels. During this process, the malic acid found in many fruits changes into lactic acid, which is usually found in milk.
What wine goes well with squash?
Wines to pair with roast or baked squash
In general I favour rich whites like
oak-aged chardonnay
, Rhône varietals such as viognier, roussanne and marsanne and old vine chenin blanc either on its own or in a South African Cape white blend.
What wine goes with chorizo pasta bake?
- German Riesling. wine type.
- Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. wine type. white wine, dry.
- South African Cabernet Sauvignon. wine type. red wine, dry, oaked.
Does red wine go with curry?
Meat curries match well with a red such as a
full-bodied Pinot Noir or more delicate Shiraz
. Chicken, seafood, and vegetable curries, on the other hand, go quite nicely with the acidity and fruitiness of a Pinot Grigio or Gewürztraminer. Again, make sure to keep the sauce and spice level in mind.
Does Sauvignon Blanc go with curry?
Intense and fragrant food and intense and fragrant wine can make a “
likes-with-likes” match
that makes the flavors sing, and the combination of sharp acidity and slight sweetness in many NZ Sauvignon Blancs can help mellow the curry’s heat. …
What wine is best with curry?
- Sauvignon Blanc (Chile or New Zealand) …
- Beaujolais-Villages. …
- Côtes de Gascogne whites. …
- Rhône white wine blends. …
- Rioja Crianza. …
- Uruguayan Tannat. …
- New World Chardonnay. …
- Italian Negroamaro and Primitivo.
