Xinjiang cumin lamb skewers

bodybody: 0.70fatfat: 0.65saltsalt: 0.60umamiumami: 0.70acidityacidity: 0.05sweetnesssweetness: 0.05heatheat: 0.45aromaticsaromatics: 0.85bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Xinjiang cumin lamb skewers × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.70aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.05sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.05aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.85bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.65saltdish: salt 0.60umamidish: umami 0.70heatdish: heat 0.45

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.64)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.20)sweet tames heatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.15)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.20)alcohol × heat
Condrieu Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.36)acid cuts fatOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.18)oak × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 97/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.58)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.55)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.43)intensity matchWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.19)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heat
Crémant de Bordeaux Harmony 97/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.33)intensity matchHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.32)alcohol × heat
Fiano di Avellino Harmony 97/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heat
Argentine Torrontés Harmony 97/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.64)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatWine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.50)weight matchHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Côte-Rôtie Harmony 63/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.91)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.79)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.43)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.19)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.27)oak × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.54)tannin × heat
Cannonau di Sardegna Harmony 58/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.41)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.40)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.32)tannin binds fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.54)tannin × heat
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.32)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.23)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.27)oak × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.54)tannin × heat

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