How to Pair Wine With Cigars

The right wine can compliment a cigar. Many believe that alcoholic beverages go hand in hand with cigars. The following article will discuss which wines compliment and enhance the flavor of cigars.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Various cigars
• Red wine
• White wine

How to Pair Wine With Cigars

1. 
   Many red wines pair well with cigars

   Choosing a red wine may be your best bet. A hearty red wine goes best with cigars. The bold flavor of a red wine will not be overpowered by the taste of a cigar.

2. 
   Pairing white wines with cigars is a bit more challenging

   Choosing a white wine to pair with a cigar is more difficult than choosing a red. If you prefer white wines over red, chose one that is light and dry. These white wines go well with cigars because they are rather neutral.

3. 
   Avoid pairing sparkling white wines with cigars

   Avoid sparkling white wines and Champagne with cigars. The bubbles will interfere with your palate and you will be unable to enjoy your cigar.

Tips & Warnings

• Some red wines that pair well with cigars are Pinot Noirs, Merlot, and cabernet sauvignon.
• Spanish red wines typically go well with cigars because they usually have a smoky character to them.
• If you prefer white wines, a Pinot Grigio goes well with many cigars.
• Light red wines typically do not mesh well with cigars.
• French red wines do not pair well with cigars. They are typically too delicate and tend to become overpowered by the cigar.
• Riesling white wines are far too delicate to drink with most cigars.

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Resources

• Buy wine and cigars
• Cigar review
• Wine review