A red-skinned Muscat variant — produces deeply colored, perfumed dessert wines tasting of rose, violet, and ripe red berries.
Why it works with Ham With Pineapples
Black Muscat and Ham With Pineapples make a workable pairing — taste, adjust, enjoy.
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Bourgueil Red
Classic
Red · Medium · Dry
Loire Cabernet Franc — bigger and more structured than neighboring Chinon, with darker fruit and earthier character. The Cabernet Franc to age.
Why it works with Ham With Pineapples
Bourgueil Red gives Ham With Pineapples a savory partner — cherry, leather, and a touch of acid.
Gewurztraminer
Adventurous
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 Ham With Pineapples
Gewurztraminer's body and acid balance Ham With Pineapples's flavor profile.
Montravel White
Adventurous
White · Medium · Dry
A medium-bodied dry white in the European tradition — crisp acid, citrus and orchard fruit, a clean mineral finish. Pairs reliably with most lighter dishes.
Why it works with Ham With Pineapples
Montravel White's body and acid balance Ham With Pineapples's flavor profile.
Saumur White
Adventurous
White · Medium · Dry
Loire wines from around the town of Saumur — light, fragrant Cabernet Franc reds, structured Chenin Blanc whites, and some of France's best traditional-method sparkling.
Why it works with Ham With Pineapples
Saumur White's body and acid balance Ham With Pineapples's flavor profile.