what wine goes well with chinese food?

Question

well don't try to be all technical just be yourself, of course this is for the wine lovers out there.

i think i'll be having orange shrimp tonight either that or sweet and sour chicken.

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Answer 1

It depends, do you prefer white or red? I pair red with almost everything.

Answer 2

Here are some matches that have worked for some of my recipes:

VEGETABLES
Vegetarian Chow Mein: Barbera Blanc, Chardonnay
Stuffed Tofu: Chardonnay or Sauvignon

SEAFOOD
Firecracker Prawns: Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer
Fried Tiger Prawns: Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera Blanc
Clams in Black Bean Sauce: Pinot Noir
Whole Steamed Trout: Pinot Noir
Kung Pao Prawns: Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay

CHICKEN
Black Mushrooms with Chicken and Spinach: Sauvignon Blanc
Chinese Chicken Salad: Fumé Blanc
Kung Pao Prawns: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer

PORK
Medallions of Pork: Barbera Blanc, Muscat Cannelli
Mustard Greens and Pork Strips: Pinot Noir

BEEF
Chinese-Style Pepper Steak: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Mongolian Beef: Gewurztraminer, Barbera Blanc

SWEETS 'N SAVORIES
Potstickers: Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc
Spring Rolls: Sauvignon Blanc
Sweet Rice Egg Rolls: Sauvignon Blanc

After all is said and done, if the wine tastes good with your meal, and the cost of the wine fits your budget, that is what matters. If you like a red wine with fish, forget the notion that red wine only goes with beef and white wine goes with seafood. Be adventurous and try a variety of wines with food; you may be pleasantly surprised to discover new textures, sensations, and flavors. The education continues.

Answer 3

Two that would be great would be Gewurztraminer or Pino Gris. These are light and crisp and would go well with the sweet and sour. A crisp sparkling wine would also be good. Just make sure it is a white wine with the sweet and sour you are serving. Some would say a Rose' would be good, I disagree, only because I really don't care for these at all.

- Important -
*no matter which you choose, make sure it is served well chilled*

Answer 4

Many American wine critics, writers and snobs will tell you to
drink a white gewurztraminer with Chinese food, BUT THEY ARE WRONG!!!

In most of the wine growing areas of Europe, and in Chile (and in French-heritaged, wine drinking Montreal) the type of wine most often selected for Chinese (and other oriental) cuisines is dry - DRY!! - rose. Secondly would be whites of a "grassy" character
such as those made with sauvignon blanc or sylvaner or voignier grapes. These wines tend to enhance notably the discerning on the palate of the different spices and other ingredients in the food.

Gewurztraminers are described as "spicy" hence wine snobs'
directing this "spicy" wine with spicy food. But the "spicy" characteristic of Gewurztraminer is actually perfumy floweryness, and that tends to completely overwhelm oriental
dishes instead.

Answer 5

I definitely agree with the chardonnay--just make sure it is fruity and dry and then it won't get overpowered by the sauces. You might also consider a goood Sauvignon Blanc. If you decide at some point to have something spicy, a Gewurtztraminer really tends to set that off.

Answer 6

Sake goes great with anything oriental, but for a true chinese flavor go with plum wine - usually between 8 -15 bucks for a decent brand.......

Answer 7

Def. Plum Wine!

Answer 8

Plum Wine if you want to stick with an asian theme.

A nicely chilled sauvignon blanc, or chenin blanc.

Answer 9

Chardonay

Answer 10

Not wine but Saki. Or use a white wine.

Answer 11

Plum Wine!!! you can only have plum wine with chinese or japanese food