Wine without the stiff collar

Wine with Spicy Food

Look for lower alcohol, fruit, acidity, and sometimes a little sweetness.

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Best wine moves

  • Riesling
  • Gewurztraminer
  • off-dry rose
  • Lambrusco

Why it works

High alcohol can make heat feel hotter. Chill the wine and keep it fresh.

Simple formula

Match the weight of the food, then account for sauce, spice, salt, fat, and acidity. The best pairing is the one that makes the next bite and the next sip both taste better.

Drink responsibly

Got Any Grapes is for adults of legal drinking age. Do not drink underage, do not drink and drive, and follow all alcohol laws, health guidance, shipping rules, and serving rules that apply where you live.