Wines that pair with
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White · Medium · Dry
Pacific Northwest Sémillon — Washington and California's quiet white grape, with waxy texture, lemon curd, and the structure to age.
Why it works with Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken
American Sémillon's stone fruit and gentle structure are tailor-made for roasted Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken.
White · Medium · Dry
Argentine whites, broadly — Torrontés is the signature, with jasmine and stone fruit; some serious Chardonnay from high-altitude vineyards.
Why it works with Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken
A medium white like Argentine White matches Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken's weight — neither too lean nor too plush.
Red · Medium · Dry
Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.
Why it works with Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken
Medium reds like Australian Syrah hold up well to Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken, especially when roasted or grilled.
White · Medium · Dry
Chardonnay grown on Burgundy's chalkiest soils, almost never oaked. Lean, steely, oyster-shell minerality; a wine that tastes like a place. The wine for shellfish, full stop.
Why it works with Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken
French Chablis's stone fruit and gentle structure are tailor-made for roasted Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken.
White · Medium · Off-dry
Lychee, rose petal, and a touch of ginger; medium-bodied, low-acid, and unmistakable. The wine for any cuisine where the spice cabinet did the heavy lifting.
Why it works with Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken
A medium white like Gewurztraminer matches Grilled Tequila-lime Chicken's weight — neither too lean nor too plush.
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