Find the perfect curry dish for your wine with this easy to follow wine pairing guide. Full of deep, satisfying flavour, comforting curries are world-wide favourites. The amazing array of curry choices from Thai and Malay, to Indian and Sri Lankan and more, offer a huge range of heat and texture variations, as well as delicate, warm and fiery spices. While it’s easier to match wine with the milder, aromatic curries, if you’re going hot, stick with light and aromatic whites or light to medium weight and savoury reds and don’t forget the classic match of off-dry Riesling which is the perfect way to enjoy a fiery feast. Check out the guide below for more curry and wine matching ideas from the Wine Selectors Tasting Panel . Curry Wine Matching 101 Light and aromatic white wines
“Living near the ocean, I’m lucky to have access to a local seafood co-op that always has fantastic fresh fish for my favourite curry,” explains Nicole Gow. “Fish curry, steamed rice and banana salsa is so easy to make and so delicious served with a glass of a Riesling .” Other light weight and aromatic whites like Sauvignon Blanc and blends , Gewürtztraminer and Pinot G are also perfect choices. Recomended recipe: Fish curry, steamed rice and banana salsa Medium Weight & Textural White Wines
“My family are mad for chicken coconut curry, and it’s a regular request at our place,” says Tasting Panellist, Trent Mannell. “While the kids are still a little too young for wine, I love to serve it with a tropical, fruit-driven Verdelho or a fresh, modern Australian Chardonnay.” Similar weight to unoaked Chardonnay, and with good acidity, the alternative varieties of Arneis and Fiano are also great matches. Recommended Recipe: Lyndey Milan's chicken coconut curry Light to Medium Weight & Savoury Red Wines
Most people don’t think to pair seafood and pineapple with red wines, but Tasting Panellist Adam Walls says when combined with curry it’s a perfect match. “A spicy dish like Poh’s prawn and pineapple curry is a winner paired with light to light to medium weight reds with softer tannins and fruit sweetness offsetting the heat in the dish,” he explains. Try it with Pinot Noir , Merlot, Grenache, GSM blends or Nero d’Avola. Recommended recipe : Poh’s prawn and pineapple curry Richer and Fuller Bodied Reds
Tasting Panellist, Dave Mavor loves spending his holidays travelling throughout Asia. “I’ve had some of the best massaman curry experiences in Thailand and Malaysia, but unfortunately the restaurants only served beer,” he explains. “The rich, full-bodied flavours of curries like massaman beef cheek curry with pearl cous cous need a wine that can match its generosity.” Classic red choices include Shiraz blends and Cabernet blends, or go for a Tempranillo or Sangiovese . Recommended recipe: Massaman beef cheek curry with pearl cous cous Stick the Tasting Panel’s suggestions and you can’t go wrong. Add a touch of spice and curry goodness to your weekly dinner repertoire with more delicious recipes .