{"id":3475,"date":"2020-04-24T13:28:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T17:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3475"},"modified":"2022-07-13T16:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T20:43:44","slug":"the-best-wines-for-cinco-de-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/the-best-wines-for-cinco-de-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Wines for Cinco de Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though Cinco de Mayo means margaritas galore for some, others may still want the refreshing taste of wine<\/a> on their lips. In fact, wine pairs quite well with your favorite Mexican dishes. If you don\u2019t believe it, try it for yourself! Here are some of the best wines<\/a> for Cinco de Mayo, along with some of the stunning dishes you can pair them up with. Who knows\u2014maybe you\u2019ll end up with both wine and margarita on the menu!<\/p>\n

Malbec<\/h2>\n

Malbec may not be the first red you think of when spring rolls around, but it\u2019s a great choice for pairing with Mexican dishes. They won\u2019t just complement your dishes; they\u2019ll help bring about additional flavors and seasonings that you may not have noticed before. Since it\u2019s a bolder wine, it will pair best with bolder and meatier meals\u2014it won\u2019t take away or overwhelm the flavors of these dishes, as it would with lighter dishes.<\/p>\n

Food Pairing: Carnitas Tacos<\/h5>\n

Viognier<\/h2>\n

Grab the right bottle of Viognier, and you won\u2019t even think about having margaritas with Mexican food again. Though each winemaker does it differently, most Viogniers have a beautiful citrusy undertone that\u2019s perfect for pairing with those citrus-forward dishes. It will cut through those crazy spicy dishes, but it\u2019s just as nice with the calm sides of rice and beans.<\/p>\n

Food Pairing: Chicken Mole<\/h5>\n

Pinot Noir<\/h2>\n

The red wine of spring and summer, Pinot Noir is a good red wine to pair on Cinco de Mayo. It\u2019s easy, not too overbearing, and will hold its own against those spicier dishes. Go for a cool-climate, super fruit-forward Pinot, and pair it with the dishes that are more earthy than spicy.<\/p>\n

Food Pairing: Enchiladas Rojas<\/h5>\n

Sparkling Ros\u00e9<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a guacamole lover, then you\u2019ll love the punch a sparkling wine brings to the freshness of avocado and the power of cilantro. You could absolutely opt for a brut Champagne, but we\u2019re suggesting a sparkling Ros\u00e9 because it\u2019ll pair nicely with other dishes on the table as well. Since it\u2019s more fruit-forward than brut Champagne, you\u2019ll be able to partner it with some of the other softer dishes on the menu. Often, you\u2019ll want refreshment over competition, and this is your best bet.<\/p>\n

Food Pairing: Guacamole and Tacos Campechanos<\/h5>\n

Sauvignon Blanc<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s a lot of lime, cilantro, or jalapeno in your dishes, then Sauvignon Blanc is another great choice. The most successful wines, when it comes to pairing with Mexican dishes, are wines that are fresh and crisp with acidity. You don\u2019t want to pair Mexican food with Chardonnay, as its often buttery flavor will end up bitter. When you choose Sauvignon Blanc, however, you\u2019ll be able to pair it with a wide range of dishes.<\/p>\n

Food Pairing: Chile Rellenos<\/h5>\n

For your Cinco de Mayo wine needs, turn to Wines \u2018Til Sold Out<\/a>. Even with all this COVID-19 mayhem, we\u2019re still the online wine store<\/a> you can turn to for wine delivery. Take your pick from our Premium Selection<\/a> or our Last Chance<\/a> wines, and make the most of tasteful wine and even tastier Mexican dishes. Shop now<\/a> and see how wonderful these pairings can be!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Though Cinco de Mayo means margaritas galore for some, others may still want the refreshing taste of wine on their lips. In fact, wine pairs quite well with your favorite Mexican dishes. If you don\u2019t believe it, try it for yourself! Here are some of the best wines for Cinco de Mayo, along with some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":3476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[344,345,335],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday","category-pairings","category-wine-fun"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3475"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5860,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3475\/revisions\/5860"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}