Dumplings
Filled dough parcels
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the savory and sometimes oily nature of dumplings.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness of dumplings.
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake pairs naturally with Asian-style dumplings enhancing umami flavors.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances spicy or savory dumpling fillings well.
Best cocktails with this
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/bubbles — ginger-lime brightness and effervescence cut fat and echo dumpling dipping sauces
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat/bubbles/acid — spicy ginger and lime refresh the palate and stand up to savory fillings
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles,spice — ginger cuts fat and refreshes, bright lime lifts savory fillings
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
umami/savory,herbal — brine/olive notes echo dumpling dipping sauces, enhances savory fillings
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,smooth — bright lime sour cleanses fat and complements soy/umami components
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
umami/savory,bitter — olive brine + vermouth for a bold, savory match with rich or pork dumplings
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal — lemon and floral elderflower provide bright, lightly sweet contrast to rich dumplings
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,bubbles,bitter — grapefruit spritz balances richness and pairs well with citrusy or spicy dipping sauces
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — tropical pineapple and lime bring sweetness and acidity that pair well with spicy or sauced dumplings