This Valentine’s Day, you don’t need a sommelier to pick the perfect bottle of wine to accompany your favorite DoorDash order. Whether it’s sushi with your sweetheart, pizza with your best friends, or a burger for yourself, these are our favorite wines to take your cozy night in to the next level.
Chinese & Riesling
From the salty soy sauce to the spicy chiles, Chinese food always has several distinct flavors to experience. For the perfect pairing, you’ll want a wine that’s versatile enough to pair with each savory bite of noodles, dumplings AND egg rolls. With just a bit of sweetness to temper the heat and fruit-forward flavors to help mellow the salt, Riesling is the standout choice.
Burgers & Cabernet Sauvignon
Whether you’re craving a fast food cheeseburger or something fancier from your local grill, you’re going to want to grab a bottle of this crowd-pleasing red that can stand up to all of that meaty goodness. Cabernet Sauvignon, a bold and full-bodied red wine, is the perfect way to balance the savoriness of the beef, the melted cheese, and everything else that makes a burger so delicious.
Thai & Gewürztraminer
Since Thai food can be insanely spicy, you’ll want a wine that can help lower the heat. Something light, fruity and just a little sweet, like Gewürztraminer, fits the bill! This aromatic wine displays some beautiful fruit, which can work perfectly with those sweet and sour noodles or spicy curries.
Pizza & Chianti
Whether you’re a Margherita or Hawaiian enthusiast, Chianti will be the perfect partner for every slice. Made from Sangiovese, an Italian grape that’s equal parts earthy and fruity, Chianti is a savory red that’s got just what you need to cut through all that glorious melted cheese while complementing the red sauce.
Sushi & Albariño
Looking for a delightful pairing to elevate your sushi dinner? Look no further than Albariño, a zesty white grape that originated in Spain. The fresh notes of lemon, lime and orange blossoms are delicate enough to complement the raw fish while still having enough acid to hold up to the heat and acidity of wasabi, ginger, and soy sauce.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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