10 Reviews: Best Wine for Mexican Food (Apr 2024)

The Elena Walch Vigna ‘Castel Ringberg’ Pinot Grigio is a white wine suitable for those who like spicy and hot food. This wine is made using Riesling grapes. Consequently, it has Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Jasmine, and Vanilla Spice aromas. Hence, it is an accompaniment to tacos and other Mexican food.

Aside from that, Elena Walch Vigna has a high level of acidity. It is also a light wine for beginners. As a result, you can pair this wine with a wide selection of hot and spicy foods. Also, you can enjoy this wine with only $24.99!

"Nice history about the piano noir grape and the origin of pino Grigio wine. This wine is very light and fruity as well and enjoyable. Would buy again!"

by Russ S

Next, we have Rapaura Springs Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as one we recommend if you are looking for the best wine for Mexican food. It is a white wine with delicious tropical fruits and citrus. Additionally, this wine delivers intoxicating fragrances of nettle, basil, passion fruit, and guava.

Moreover, this wine will show greater concentration than the average white when it reaches your mouth. It blends moderately with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and a touch of lemongrass. As a result, it produces a fresh, delicious taste and stimulates your appetite.

"This is probably the best Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted. I literally order it by the case. Dry and fruity, it is a Summer favorite."

by Jordana Marchese

If you are looking for red wine to pair with Mexican food, the Borsao Bodegas Zarihs Syrah can’t go wrong. With an opaque red-black hue and red highlights, this wine starts with intense aromas of black fruits and hints of smoke and vanilla spices. Likewise, the palate is luxurious, with a soft structure and subtle espresso coffee notes on the lingering finish.

Moreover, this wine will give blackberry, cherry, and black currant aromas as it reaches your nose. It is followed by aromas of smoke, vanilla spice, and pepper. Consequently, this wine presents a creamy texture from oak fermentation and dusty tannins. Therefore, it builds a long finish that leaves a lingering touch of cherry.

"Oaky, dry, really flavorful! I absolutely love it. Smells like pepper. I will absolutely order this for daily use wow! Love it."

by Mish Mish

Coming with a dark ruby color, the Prisoner Balance Zinfandel gives you bold aromas of black fruits, pepper, and spices. Consequently, the palate is full and rich, with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. In addition, this wine contains a Zinfandel blend filled with aromas of blackberry, cherry, blueberry, licorice, and baking spices, such as vanilla and cinnamon.

Furthermore, the manufacturer made this wine with plum and fig, with hints of chocolate, coffee, and tobacco. Also, the tannins are soft, the acidity is refreshing, and the aftertaste is voluptuous. Thus, this wine produces an exquisite wine flavor to pair with whatever your Mexican food is!

"Really enjoyed this wine. Has zin Syrah and petite Sirah grapes so bolder than a normal zin peppery finish. Smooth with a very long finish."

by Suzanne Caruthers

Mac Forbes RS8 Riesling is a category of white wine that can never go wrong with Mexican Food, Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Trout, Creamy Linguini Salmon, and Rigatoni Mushroom. This wine contains 11.5% alcohol level and has aromas of shellfish, stone fruit, and flowers. Additionally, the mouth has a light sweetness and creamy texture.

Moreover, the wine had a refreshing acidity, while the medium finish gave it an almond flavor. Not only that, but Mac Forbes 88 also delivers dynamic flavors of passion fruit, guava, apple, pear, and grapefruit for a delicious effect.

"This vintage of Mac Forbes's “RS” Riesling, which gets named each year for the level of residual sugar left in the wine, is the driest (and therefore the lowest RS) in several years at 8 g. Pale gold in color, it opens with slightly reductive seashell aromas, balanced by delicate stone fruit, honeycomb and floral notes."

by CHRISTINA PICKARD

Priced very reasonably at $15.49, Weingut Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner gives you a lively aroma of pear, apple, grapefruit, and lemon blossom, synthesizing an aromatic bouquet. Likewise, the green pear aroma is quite strong and gives a fresh sensation when it reaches your nose. At the same time, sweet spices of cinnamon and vanilla combine with flint, offering an additional aroma.

Weingut Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner is a medium to full-bodied showing. It delivers a creamy texture and flavors of peach, apricot, passion fruit, thyme, and brioche bread. Furthermore, the acidity is lively and refreshing, while the finish is salty and pepper-driven.

"Delicious! Dry with an almost effervescent feel. Medium bodied but light. Tastes like sweet straw. Flavor dissipates quickly."

by Lauren Brinkowski

If you are looking for a wine with a fresh sensation to accompany Mexican food, the Hans Baer Riesling Trocken may be a good choice. The wine is amber in color, with a beautiful bouquet of green fruits, orange blossoms, and melons. Moreover, the mouth shows touches of citrus, such as grapefruit, stone fruit, peach, and a touch of spice.

This Riesling presents some pleasant mouthfeel and flavors of peach, apricot, and grapefruit as it reaches your mouth. Not only that, but this Hans Baer Riesling Trocken also has high acidity and uplifting minerals.

"Dry, crisp, apple and low in alcohol (11%) makes this an easy quaff without the next day's headache."

by Anita Ki

Look no further than William Chris Vineyards if you are looking for the best Rosé Wines to accompany your tacos. This wine has a sharp acidity and a light effervescence characterizing the palate. In addition, the nose has many aromas, such as honeysuckle, begonia, and pansies.

Furthermore, it has a very flowery bouquet. Likewise, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, pear, and raspberry fragrances appear after a few rounds. The wine gives off a fine froth tickling the taste buds. Sweet strawberries, cherries, and passion fruit combine melon, guava, and sourdough flavors, creating an irresistible result.

"I really love this wine. It’s so fresh and juicy. Beautiful coral color. Super dooper ripe peach, lil citrus, and some tropical notes like guava up in there."

by Grant Richardson

Twenty Rows Pinot Noir gives you a complex and highly aromatic wine flavor. It has firm acidity, and fine tannins dominate the palate. Consequently, Twenty Rows Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and begins its tasting profile with subtle fragrances of cherry, raspberry, and blackberry.

Moreover, the wine has a smooth and round texture, with flavors of redcurrant and blueberry, incorporating touches of anise, smoke, plum, and graphite. Also, the acidity is refreshing and balances the rich flavors.

"Wow! This wine has aged deliciously. Cola and strawberry on the nose. Same flavors on the tongue with some earthy and oak. Very, very smooth to drink with well balanced tannins."

by Chad Rice

Ramón Bilbao Rioja Reserva gives you aromas of plums and red berries joined by hints of tobacco, leather, and dried herbs. Likewise, the wine has pronounced flavors of raspberry, redcurrant, and thorny underbrush accompanied by oak flavors that end with a pleasant aftertaste.

Furthermore, the manufacturer packs the Ramón Bilbao Rioja Reserva with sweet fragrances of plums, strawberries, and cherries. It is also layered with hints of tobacco, leather, dried oregano, thyme, and smoke. Also, the palate leaves flavors of blackberry, bramble, raspberry, and redcurrant dominating, followed by flavors of bramble and cocoa.

"A big favorite due to its very distinct character, recognisable throughout the different years - a pairing of cherry wood and crushed red fruit, an element of the bitter almond and sweet, smokey jam notes."

by Olga Bondarenko