Wines that pair with

Basmati Rice

Aggregated across 6 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Cava

Classic 4 dishes

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Spain's traditional-method sparkling, made in Catalunya. Crisper and chalkier than Prosecco; remarkable value next to Champagne. Pair with jamón, tortilla, and grilled vegetables.

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Riesling

Classic 4 dishes

White · Light · Off-dry

Aromatic, racy, and shapeshifting — bone-dry in Alsace, off-dry on the Mosel, syrupy and ageless when late-harvested. The single most versatile wine for spicy food on earth.

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White · Full · Dry

California's flagship white — rounder, riper, and oakier than the Old World original, with tropical fruit, butter, and vanilla. Sonoma Coast and Sta. Rita Hills bottlings are leaner; Napa stays plush.

Why it works with Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice

American Chardonnay's richness pairs surprisingly well with Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice — especially when there's butter, cream, or oil involved.

Red · Medium · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Why it works with Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice

Oregon Pinot Noir's mid-weight flatters Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice without taking over — the everyday red strategy.

Pinot Noir

Classic

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Why it works with Chicken Korma With Basmati Rice

Light red that flatters chicken without overwhelming it — the all-purpose poultry pairing.

Shorthand for Sauvignon Blanc — citrusy, grassy, high-acid white wine. The reliable shellfish-and-goat-cheese companion.

Why it works with Basmati Rice

sauvignon and Basmati Rice make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.

White · Medium · Dry

Sauvignon Blanc from the upper Loire, grown on flint and chalk. Citrus, smoke, and a mineral finish that hints at struck stone. The refined antithesis of New Zealand's tropical SBs.

Why it works with Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice

White Sancerre's stone fruit and quiet structure flatter Grilled Salmon With Thai Curry Sauce And Basmati Rice's natural sweetness.

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