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Pick a dish and get ranked wine matches — with a plain-English reason why each one works. No scores, no snobbery.
BBQ Brisket
Smoked beef brisket combines fat, bark, smoke, and often sweet sauce.
Composed dishesBiryani
Spiced rice with meat or vegetables is aromatic, savory, and moderately rich.
Composed dishesBoeuf Bourguignon
Beef braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon is savory and classic.
Composed dishesButter Chicken
Tomato, butter, cream, and warm spice make a rich gentle curry.
Composed dishesCarne Asada Tacos
Grilled beef tacos combine char, lime, salsa, herbs, and corn tortilla.
Composed dishesCassoulet
Beans, duck, sausage, and pork make a hearty, rustic, slow-baked dish.
Composed dishesCeviche
Citrus-cured seafood is bright, raw, saline, and often chile-spiked.
Composed dishesCheeseburger
Beef, cheese, bun, and condiments make a salty, fatty red-wine-friendly dish.
Composed dishesChiles Rellenos
Stuffed peppers bring chile flavor, cheese richness, tomato, and often frying.
Composed dishesCoq au Vin
Chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, and bacon becomes savory and earthy.
Composed dishesCroque Monsieur
Ham, cheese, bechamel, and toast make a salty, creamy bistro sandwich.
Composed dishesDim Sum
A mixed dim sum table asks for one flexible wine across many textures.
Composed dishesEggplant Parmigiana
Fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese create a rich vegetarian bake.
Composed dishesFalafel
Fried chickpea fritters with herbs, tahini, pickles, and pita need freshness.
Composed dishesGreen Curry Chicken
Coconut, green chile, herbs, and chicken create a spicy aromatic curry.
Composed dishesHummus Platter
Chickpea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and vegetables.
Composed dishesKung Pao Chicken
Chicken, peanuts, chile, and sweet-sour sauce need fruit and restraint.
Composed dishesLamb Kofta
Spiced grilled lamb meatballs bring char, cumin, herbs, and fat.
Composed dishesLamb Vindaloo
Hot, tangy lamb curry puts vinegar, chile, and spice in the foreground.
Composed dishesLobster Roll
Sweet lobster in a buttered roll is rich but still shellfish-delicate.
Composed dishesMac and Cheese
Creamy cheese sauce and pasta create a rich, salty comfort-food pairing.
Composed dishesMapo Tofu
Tofu, chile bean paste, Sichuan pepper, and meat create heat and umami.
Composed dishesMargherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, and charred dough make a bright casual pairing.
Composed dishesMole Poblano
Complex chile, spice, chocolate, and seed sauce creates a layered pairing.
Composed dishesMoussaka
Layered eggplant, lamb, tomato, spice, and bechamel make a rich bake.
Composed dishesOsso Buco
Braised veal shank with marrow and gremolata balances richness and lift.
Composed dishesPad Thai
Sweet-sour noodles with peanut, lime, fish sauce, and mild heat need lift.
Composed dishesPaella
Saffron rice with seafood, chicken, sausage, or vegetables is savory and flexible.
Composed dishesPalak Paneer
Spinach, paneer, and gentle spice make an earthy vegetarian curry.
Composed dishesPasta Bolognese
Slow meat sauce over pasta needs acidity, savory depth, and moderate structure.
Composed dishesPasta Cacio e Pepe
Pasta, Pecorino, and black pepper create a salty, creamy, peppery dish.
Composed dishesPeking Duck
Crisp duck skin, pancakes, scallions, and hoisin create sweet-savory richness.
Composed dishesQuiche Lorraine
Egg custard, cream, bacon, and pastry make a rich but delicate savory tart.
Composed dishesRamen
Savory broth, noodles, pork, egg, and tare make a salty umami bowl.
Composed dishesRisotto Milanese
Creamy saffron risotto is rich, aromatic, and texture-driven.
Composed dishesSalade Nicoise
Tuna, egg, olives, anchovy, and vinaigrette make a salty structured salad.
Composed dishesShakshuka
Eggs poached in tomato-pepper sauce create a spicy, acidic brunch dish.
Composed dishesSpanakopita
Spinach, feta, herbs, and flaky pastry make a salty green savory pie.
Composed dishesSushi Omakase
A sequence of raw fish and seasoned rice demands precision and low tannin.
Composed dishesTapas Platter
A mixed tapas spread needs versatile wines for salt, oil, seafood, and smoke.
Composed dishesTempura
Delicate fried seafood and vegetables need cleansing acidity and restraint.
Composed dishesTom Yum
Hot-sour soup with lemongrass, lime, chile, and shrimp is sharply aromatic.
Composed dishesVitello Tonnato
Cold veal with tuna-caper sauce is salty, savory, and gently briny.
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