This is nacho typical wine pairing. The weekend + quarantine calls for some homemade spicy veggie nachos and off-dry riesling.
The intense flavors of spicy jalapeño, onion and chunky salsa demand a high acid white preferably one with some residual sugar. The slight sweetness of an off-dry riesling tempers the spicy heat of the nachos while the high acid refreshes your taste buds for another bite.
My first choice for this pairing would be Love and Squalor’s Willamette Valley Riesling. $20
Bright acidity with enough complexity to take on spicy veggie nachos.
Adding meat to your nachos? You can head into red territory and pair with a peppery Carménère. Chateau Lorane, located near Eugene Oregon makes a gorgeous example of Carménère. $30
While it’s not your typical wine pairing, nachos and the right wine may surprise you! So step aside light beer, there’s a new beverage at the table for taco tuesday.
