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What wine goes with enchiladas?

Red or green, enchiladas bring earthy chile depth, melted cheese, and gentle heat. Ripe, soft-edged reds with juicy fruit handle the sauce; sweetness steps in when the salsa gets serious.

Best overallRed

Spanish garnacha

Ripe strawberry, soft, sunny

Juicy fruit against earthy chiles, gentle tannin against the cheese — a natural.

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Best for beefRed

Zinfandel

Bold, brambly, peppery

Stands tall with beef or chorizo versions and their deeper, darker sauces.

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Best for heatWhite

Off-dry riesling

Sweet-tart relief

For green-chile or extra-hot plates, sweetness is the fire extinguisher.

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Sommelier's tip

Mole enchiladas are a special case — their chocolate depth loves an older rioja.

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