Warm, Earthy, and Aromatic: Pairing Red Wine Blends with Indian & Middle-Eastern Spices

A Red Blend with Complexity and Charm

Our Sozo Red Wine 2009 is medium-bodied, aromatic, and layered with both fresh and aged characteristics—ideal for a refined culinary experience.

Expect notes of raspberry preserves, figs, mulberry, purple flowers, vanilla, sage, and on the palate, leather, dried earth, autumn spices, and wild red/black berries.
It’s beautifully soft with round tannins, making it incredibly food-friendly.

The Spice Match: Coriander • Fennel Seed • Cardamom

These spices—common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine—bring floral warmth and slight sweetness that heighten the wine’s fruit and spice profile.

Why These Spices Work

• Coriander brightens and lifts the berry notes.

• Fennel seed adds licorice-like sweetness that melds with fig and mulberry flavors.

• Cardamom brings Autumn spice notes that mirror the wine’s tertiary character.

Together, these spices bridge fresh fruit and savory depth—a perfect pairing for an aged blend.

Recipe Pairings to Try

Vegetarian

Easy Indian Spiced Basmati Rice
Fragrant and subtly spiced, it amplifies the wine’s herbal notes.
https://www.joskitchenlarder.com/easy-indian-spiced-basmati-rice/

Seafood

British Seafood Curry with Cumin Rice
Mild heat + sweet spices harmonize with the wine’s soft tannins.
https://rajahspices.co.uk/blogs/recipes/british-seafood-curry-with-cumin-rice

Lamb

Braised Lamb Shank with Kumquat, Fennel, and Cardamom
Rich, aromatic, and slow-braised perfection for a mature red blend.
https://www.meikepeters.com/blog/braised-lamb-shanks-with-kumquat-fennel-cardamom-and-mint

Perfect for B2B Gifting

This Red Blend shines in curated corporate gift boxes featuring:
✔ Spiced nuts
✔ Gourmet dark chocolate
✔ Dried fruit assortments
✔ Branded stemless glassware

It’s elegant, approachable, and makes any gift feel elevated.