Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Kabinett 2022
Mosel, Germany • budget
Lime zest, green apple, and slate minerality with a touch of sweetness.
Lamb Vindaloo
spicy • vinegar • curry
Also known as: vindaloo curry, goan vindaloo
About the Dish
Lamb Vindaloo is a indian spicy that leans on spicy, vinegar, curry. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the spicy feel intact while adding lift from Mosel Riesling Kabinett.
Top Pour: Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Off-dry fruit soothes intense heat while acidity matches vinegar tang.
Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: off-dry
Why it works
- Off-dry sweetness tempers spice and capsicum heat.
- High acidity refreshes palate after coconut milk richness.
Signature aromas
limegreen appleslate
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Off-dry sweetness tempers spice and capsicum heat.
- High acidity refreshes palate after coconut milk richness.
- Avoid: high-alcohol reds, tannic wines.
Solid Alternates
Alsace — Body: mediumAlsace — Acidity: mediumAlsace — Sweetness: off-drySalta — Body: mediumSalta — Acidity: mediumSalta — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Lamb Vindaloo?
- Mosel Riesling Kabinett is our first pour because Off-dry fruit soothes intense heat while acidity matches vinegar tang..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Lamb Vindaloo?
- If Mosel Riesling Kabinett is out of reach, grab Alsace Gewürztraminer—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Lamb Vindaloo?
- Skip styles like high-alcohol reds, tannic wines—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Lamb Vindaloo?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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