WHAT WINE TONIGHT

What wine goes with pho?

Pho is aromatic and delicate — star anise, charred ginger, fresh herbs, lime. The wine should be light, fragrant, and acid-driven; anything heavy steamrolls the broth.

Best overallWhite

Dry riesling

Lime blossom, bright, precise

Echoes the lime squeeze and floats above the broth’s spice without sinking it.

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Herbal matchWhite

Grüner Veltliner

White pepper, green herbs

Its peppery-herbal streak was practically designed for Thai basil and cilantro.

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Best valueRosé

Provence rosé

Pale, dry, delicate

Subtle enough for the broth, fruity enough for the hoisin and sriracha drizzle.

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Sommelier's tip

Go easy on the sriracha if you’re drinking dry — or lean off-dry and go wild.

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