Peller Estates
Vidal Icewine
Niagara Peninsula, Canada
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with braised lamb with chilli and lime?
For braised lamb with chilli and lime, look for freshness and softer tannin, with alcohol low enough to avoid amplifying the chilli. The chilli and lime can change the choice as much as the main ingredient.
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What to look for in the wine
Allow for chilli heat
Chilli can make alcohol feel warmer and tannin more severe. For braised lamb with chilli and lime, compare lower-alcohol wines with softer tannins. A little sweetness may help if your version is especially hot.
Keep enough acidity in the wine
Tangy ingredients can make a low-acid wine seem flat. Choose a fresh wine for braised lamb with chilli and lime and check the acidity reading where it is available. Taste your sauce before settling on the bottle.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Nederburg
The Winemaster's Noble Late Harvest
Coastal Region, South Africa
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Carlo Rossi
Sweet Red
California, United States
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Dr. Loosen
Dr. L Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
- Its alcohol level is a gentler choice alongside chilli