Hello Wine Enthusiasts Welcome to the Daily Taste for Thursday May 5th, 2022
Today is Cinco De Mayo which is the anniversary of the day the Mexican Army defeated the French Legions in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. People in the US like to take the opportunity to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with friends and family and typically enjoy traditional Mexican dishes. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share some wines that pair perfectly with all the Mexican cuisine being served today. I found a great article written on a blog called From the Vine that outlines five wines and the Mexican dishes they pair really well with.
The first wine is Malbec. Malbec, a bolder wine, brings out flavors and seasonings that you may have not noticed before making it perfect with Mexican dishes. Malbec pares best with bolder and meatier dishes so it’s the perfect pairing with Carnitas Tacos.
The second wine on the list is Viognier. The citrusy undertone in the Viognier goes perfectly with dishes with citrus and cuts through crazy spicy dishes but also compliments the rice and beans. Try a Viognier with your Chicken Mole for a real treat.
The third wine on the list of wines to pair with Cinco DE Mayo is Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a lighter bodied red wine that is perfect for spring and summer. Pinot Noir is not too overbearing and goes well with spicier dishes, especially a cool climate, fruit forward Pinot. Pair your Pinot Noir with dishes that are more earthy than spicy like Enchiladas Rojas.
The next wine on the list is a crisp Sparkling Rose. There are few things that don’t go well with the refreshing fizz of a sparkling rose and Cinco De Mayo is not different. The sparkling rose is a perfect match with the freshness of avocado and the power of cilantro. Because of the fruit forward nature of the Sparkling Rose, it also pares well with some of the milder dishes being served. Try the Sparkling Rose with your Guacamole and Tacos Campechanos.
The 5th and final wine on this list is Sauvignon Blanc. According to the author, the lime, cilantro, and jalapenos found in Mexican Cuisine goes perfect with the crisp acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc. A perfect pairing for the Sauvignon Blanc is Chile Rellenos.
I definitely plan on using some of these tips with my Cinco De Mayo celebration and I hope these wine and food pairings make your Cinco De Mayo even more special. Make sure to join me every Saturday for full episodes of Obsessed with Wine Podcast.
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