10 Reviews: Best Wine for Chinese Food (Mar 2023)

Are you a red wine lover? Then, this Vivino Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a great choice to pair with Chinese food. Well, pinot noir is indeed one of the most popular red wines with a special flavor. In addition, this wine will be more delicious when paired with flavorful meats.

In addition, this wine has a California Pinot Noir wine style with 14.2% alcohol content. You’ll taste the full of flavor and a nice hint of fruit but remains smooth & light. It’s also quite affordable and won’t break the bank. So far, so good for buying and enjoying the wine.

"Less acidic and high strung compared to Melville. Riper cherry notes and hint of saline. Rounder on the palate with hints of allspice."

by Bowen Qian

The other best wine for Chinese cuisine is Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling Semi-Dry. To be sure, almost everyone agrees that Riesling wines pair best with any Chinese cuisine. Since this wine comes in a semi-dry form, it is especially delicious when paired with dim sum, fried dumplings, or noodles. In addition, the acidic white wine content will cut down its fat. 

However, since these wines are generally very acidic, it works great for greasy food. Plus, it is not dry at all, as it has a low alcohol level and medium acidity. We like a taste that is balanced, neither too sweet nor too sour. You can purchase this wine for only less than $20. 

"....This has more residual sugar than their reserve, which gives it a little more viscosity, a tad more sweetness, and less dryness. Very expressed fruits on this one akin to ripe melons and pears, the overall structure has low alcohol and minimal acidity....."

by Jurgen Estanislao

Grgich Hills Chardonnay is one of the most popular white wines on the market. Proven by its high rating with over 8,200 customer reviews on Vivino.com. This wine is ideal for Chinese dishes such as light meat or dim sum. Plus, it contains more levels of alcohol, reaching 14.1%.

In addition, the crisp Chardonnay has an aroma that is both refreshing and delicious taste. It has nice acidity and fantastic balance with a slight oakiness but isn’t too overpowering. With the clean structure line, the aroma of deliciousness will blow from your nose to the roof of your mouth. Can you imagine that?

"An exceptional wine, pear, lemon and lime on the nose. The pallet has similar notes with pear, lemon, and some nice minerality..."

by Max Sheets

Navarro Vineyards Dry Gewürztraminer is a great alternative if you don’t like riesling. With its quality, this wine (2020 vintage) becomes of the top 11 Californian Gewürztraminer wines in the United States. This is an exceptional wine that would make any dishes taste like heaven.

Although this Gewürztraminer wine is not as well known as riesling, it also goes well with various Chinese foods. It contains almost 13.7% alcohol and offers fresh apple and pear flavors, yet not too sweet. Surely, you’ll get crazy about this wine.

"Excellent and dry white. Pear on the nose and tropical fruit on the palate. Crisp wine, good minerality. Perfect outdoor white!"

by Marshall Worster

If you don’t mind buying wine at a fantastic price, you can try Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon. This one is more expensive but worth buying. This brand is highly recognized among high-quality wines and even holds the top spot for top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Plus, the dark bottle enhances its elegant and expensive look.

Unfortunately, this luxury wine is produced on a limited basis, unlike other wines. With strong flavors such as spicy, fruity, and licorice fruit, and graphite finish, it would be perfect to pair with Chinese cuisine. Let’s celebrate your day and enjoy this elegant wine.

"Very grateful to try this wine. Notes of blackberry, plum, and cassis with a hint of vanilla, chocolate, and oak. Excellent for me. Expensive but worth it"

by Ken Blowfield

Next, let’s move to Argentina. Yup, Catena Zapat Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec has its winery center in Mendoza, Argentina. It has been established since 1902 and produces wines with unforgettable flavors. Of course, this wine is perfect when paired with Chinese food such as dim sum, pecking duck, and other salty flavors.

In addition, this excellent powerful wine has medium-bodied and slightly a hint of flora in the background. This wine also has optimal acidity while giving off a delicate floral aroma. You can easily find it in the market with a price range below $170.

"Medium bodied. Fruity on the nose and tasting palate. Red fruits. Maybe a hint of flora in the background."

by Meifang Liu

The Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is produced from Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes and has a stretchy flavor with ripe cassis on the nose. There is also a well-integrated oak spice blend with a smooth finish on the palate.

This is a delightful offering from the US and California region that pairs well with Chinese cuisine, which is known for its flavorful taste. And we like the deep and rich ruby color that looks graceful and elegant for dinner. So smooth and fantastic!

"Deep opaque burgundy hued; dusty granite nosed; bold, acidic, well balanced but not overly sweet dark berry, tart cherry; smooth with a bare hint of skin tannin on the linger."

by Elizabeth D

Another recommendation when pairing wine with Chinese food is Champagne. Who doesn’t love this wine? This sparkling wine has a super complex flavor with a perfectly harmonious blend of autolytic and fruity hints. Sometimes it gives off a lot of delicious biscuits.

Speaking of Champagne, we suggest you try Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne N.V. This wine is produced in France and contains 12% alcohol. It is made from 100% Chardonnay which has a strong flavor for any dish. That is why it is perfect for pairing with Chinese food.

"Very impressive. A perfect harmony of fruit and autolytic notes. Lots of toasty biscuit. And the bubbles are really well integrated. A class apart. Enjoy!"

by Paul Glaisher-Hernandez

Another best premium wine is Sine Qua Non A Shot In The Dark. You can get this wine for around $1300. For sure, this premium wine is a bit expensive because it is made with the most premium wine produced directly in California. Its popularity is also quite recognized, with a very high rating in the market.

In addition, this wine is made with a blend of Syrah and Viognier grapes, rich red wines. Therefore, it has a very delicate taste when paired with foods that have flavors. It will add a real pleasure that is layered and dense to the mouth.

"Dark fruit explosion, haven mouth saturation, full finish! Definitely fully extracted, warm fruit climate."

by Kingwino1

The last wine that is good to pair with Chinese food in this list is La Grosse Pierre Wine Pool Beaujolais Nouveau. This red wine has a real pleasure, robust and smooth flavor that can work well with any dish like duck and pork. This wine is produced directly in France and is made from pure Gamay grapes.

In addition, this wine has high acidity but is low in tannins. This could be your best choice if you are looking for a dry wine flavor. And this wine is also almost medium-bodied. Plus, it has heavy red fruit and not too much fruit. Anyway, this is the most affordable wine in this line.

"Heavy red fruit and fresh grapes on the nose. Light to medium light body with more red fruit and some cranberry balanced by nice bright acid....."

by Zach Davis