Spice
I'm a big curry fan, I really am. I'm also a big wine fan (evidently). However, trying to combine the two is nothing short of an absolute bloody nightmare. That said, it's by no means impossible, so hopefully the guidelines below will be useful!
Indian and Thai Curries: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Riesling
A wine that's fresh, fruity and perhaps a little off-dry will serve you well here. Rieslings are particularly good for really spicy curries because they're full-bodied flavour soothes the spice burn like it was made for it. Equally, a super aromatic Riesling with a really fragrant Thai curry would be your ultimate spice power couple.
Mexican/Tex-Mex: Zinfandel, Riesling
Generally speaking, tomatoes are a base ingredient for a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes, so you'll need a wine with a good level of acidity to stand up to them. Zinfandels and Rieslings will hit the mark well, particularly with dishes that have a bit of cheese involved. Meatier dishes with pork, beef or chicken could also take a slightly bolder wine, so a Cabernet-blend would be a good match here.
Super Spicy Food: Zinfandel blends, Champagne
If you're planning on eating something that'll have you sweating, tearing up and occasionally wincing, firstly I think you're insane, secondly I'd recommend you go for a wine that has a bit of sweetness to help sooth your incinerated tastebuds. Any wine that is drunk with spicy food also needs to be low in alcohol, so sparkling wines work really well, especially since they have a high acidity.
If you're in need of some more solid inspiration to solve the issue, check out these bottles recommended by The Independent.
Indian and Thai Curries: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Riesling
A wine that's fresh, fruity and perhaps a little off-dry will serve you well here. Rieslings are particularly good for really spicy curries because they're full-bodied flavour soothes the spice burn like it was made for it. Equally, a super aromatic Riesling with a really fragrant Thai curry would be your ultimate spice power couple.
Mexican/Tex-Mex: Zinfandel, Riesling
Generally speaking, tomatoes are a base ingredient for a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes, so you'll need a wine with a good level of acidity to stand up to them. Zinfandels and Rieslings will hit the mark well, particularly with dishes that have a bit of cheese involved. Meatier dishes with pork, beef or chicken could also take a slightly bolder wine, so a Cabernet-blend would be a good match here.
Super Spicy Food: Zinfandel blends, Champagne
If you're planning on eating something that'll have you sweating, tearing up and occasionally wincing, firstly I think you're insane, secondly I'd recommend you go for a wine that has a bit of sweetness to help sooth your incinerated tastebuds. Any wine that is drunk with spicy food also needs to be low in alcohol, so sparkling wines work really well, especially since they have a high acidity.
If you're in need of some more solid inspiration to solve the issue, check out these bottles recommended by The Independent.