Pork Dumplings
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement pork dumplings well.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the savory and umami flavors.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's light body and red fruit enhance the pork without overpowering.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of dumplings.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal — bright lime and basil cut pork fat, herbal lift
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
citrus/bubbles — bright tonic & lime cut pork fat, herbal earthy tequila
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
citrus/bubbles — light, zesty soda and lime to cleanse and refresh
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — lemon acidity and soda refreshes palate, cleanses fat
Old Fashioned • Easy • 5 min
acid/fat — vivid lime and crushed ice lift richness, straightforward & refreshing
Martini Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal — cooling cucumber and mint balance savory, light and crisp
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/acid — jalapeño spice and lime add heat and brightness to fatty dumplings
Highball • Easy • 10 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — mint and lime complement ginger/soy notes, refreshing
Punch Bowl • Easy • 10 min
acid/bubbles/ginger — ginger ale and citrus echo dumpling flavors, refreshing
Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min
heat/bubbles — jalapeño + soda brings spicy lift and effervescence to savory bites
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid/heat — jalapeño spice pairs well with savory pork, citrus cuts richness
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/sweet — fruity spritz adds lively acidity and bubbles to balance umami