Thai

Shrimp Pad Thai

noodles • sweet-savory • wok-fried

Also known as: pad thai goong

Top Pour:  Vouvray Sec Chenin Blanc

Dry Chenin’s waxy texture mirrors tamarind gloss while acidity reins in palm sugar.

Body: mediumAcidity: highSweetness: dry

Why it works

  • Touch of waxy texture matches coconut milk and roasted squash.
  • Bright acid and phenolics lift tamarind and fish sauce tang.

Signature aromas

quincehoneycombwhite flowers

Bottle inspiration

Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2022

Loire Valley, France • classic

Quince, honeycomb, and lanolin knit together by laser acidity.

Solid Alternates

Mosel — Body: lightMosel — Acidity: highMosel — Sweetness: off-dryProvence — Body: lightProvence — Acidity: mediumProvence — Sweetness: dry

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Updated Nov 17, 2025