WINE PICKS
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Agnès Peillet
Finding a wine that pairs well with Chinese food is always interesting
especially because the cuisine of over one billion people varies not only in flavour but also in
style and preparation. Here are a few suggestions of wines that pair well with Chinese food.
A MERLOT WITH YOUR CHINESE?
BLUE NUN RIVANER
This German wine made of the
Rivaner grape is an excellent white
wine that compliments the sweet
and sour spice blends in Chinese
food. The natural sweetness of the
wine with its well balanced acidity
goes well with the exotic flavours
of mango, coconut and ginger that
is most commonly found in Chinese
food.
Available from MIA Wines
(www.miainternational.co.ke)
BLUE NUN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Red wine lovers will appreciate
this red from the Loire Valley in
France. The temperate climate in
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the South of France gives this wine
softer tannins which, for example,
compliments the strong flavours in
Peking Duck and Lamb/Beef dishes.
This semi sweet with lots of fruit
on the nose, compliments the spicy
nature of Chinese foods.
Available from MIA Wines
(www.miainternational.co.ke)
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