Valdespino Inocente Fino
Jerez, Spain • budget
Green almond, bread dough, and sea spray with a bone-dry finish.
Dim Sum Basket
dumplings • brunch • shareable
Also known as: assorted dim sum
About the Dish
Dim Sum Basket is a cantonese dumplings that leans on dumplings, brunch, shareable. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the dumplings feel intact while adding lift from Jerez Fino Sherry.
Top Pour: Jerez Fino Sherry
Nutty, saline Fino highlights soy, sesame, and steamed dumpling savoriness.
Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Flor-driven salinity highlights soy, sesame, and hoisin sauces.
- Low fruit amplifies umami instead of fighting it.
Signature aromas
almondsea breezeyeast
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Flor-driven salinity highlights soy, sesame, and hoisin sauces.
- Low fruit amplifies umami instead of fighting it.
- Avoid: sweet riesling, heavy cabernet.
Solid Alternates
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FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Dim Sum Basket?
- Jerez Fino Sherry is our first pour because Nutty, saline Fino highlights soy, sesame, and steamed dumpling savoriness..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Dim Sum Basket?
- If Jerez Fino Sherry is out of reach, grab Grower Brut Champagne—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Dim Sum Basket?
- Skip styles like sweet riesling, heavy cabernet—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Dim Sum Basket?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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sweet rieslingheavy cabernet
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