Sweet An Sour Ribs

White · Medium · 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.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

White · Medium · Dry

Same grape as Pinot Grigio, different attitude — the Alsatian style is richer, fuller, faintly honeyed, with the structure to handle pork, smoked fish, and Asian aromatics.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

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.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

White · Medium · 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.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

Loire wines from around the city of Angers — Chenin Blanc whites (dry to sweet) and Cabernet Franc rosés. The whites are tremendous values.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

A step up from generic Anjou — Cabernet Franc-led reds from designated villages, with more concentration and ageability. The serious Loire red.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

Red · Medium · Dry

A step above generic Beaujolais — Gamay from 38 designated villages, with more weight and a longer finish. The everyday Burgundy at half the price.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

The largest of the Beaujolais Crus and one of the friendliest — Gamay with juicy red fruit, soft tannins, and an easy charm. The Cru you reach for first.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

White · Medium · Off-dry

The Loire's most versatile grape — bone-dry and steely from Savennières, honeyed and ageless from Vouvray. Naturally high acid keeps every style food-friendly.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

Northern Rhône Viognier at its grandest — apricot, honeysuckle, ginger, with a richness that surprises everyone. The wine to drink alongside soft cheese and a sunset.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

Languedoc's largest appellation — Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre blends, sun-warmed, rustic, peppery, garrigue-scented. Honest, food-friendly, never expensive.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs

Red · Medium · Dry

A step up from Côtes du Rhône — wines from specific named villages with more concentration and pedigree. Still GSM-based, still food-friendly, just a level more serious.

Works with Sweet An Sour Ribs · Sweet And Sour Pork Spare Ribs