There is a wide variety of Korean food, and it is generally full of very intense flavors. This makes it tricky to find a wine that goes well with it. This article will attempt to put forward the best choices and teach you how to pair wines with Korean food.

• Experiment! Everybody has a different palette so try things not mentioned here as you may find them perfect.

• Check out other opinions on the internet and in the store

Everybody has a different palette. That means that a wine one person likes, another may think is terrible. In this article, you will find wines that are generally accepted as going well with Korean food, but, remember that you may have a different opinion, so experiment!

All you need is some Korean food and wine. Some of the foods discussed throughout this article are:

1. Kim Chi
2. Bulgogi and Galbi
3. Seafood

Some of the wines discussed are:

1. New World Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia
2. Librandi Gravello 2001 from Calabria
3. Pinot Grigio

Have these ready for the combinations discussed in this article.

Kim Chi is one of the most common banchan. There are many varieties of kim chi including baechu (Chinese cabbage), ggakdugi (cubed radish), pa-kimchi (scallions) and chonggak-kimchi (cucumber with a spicy seasoning). The style of kim chi varies by region and season. Kim chi is very aromatic, and as such wines with very intense flavors go well with it. A New World Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia or Librandi Gravello 2001 from Calabria, Italy both go well with kim chi.

Bulgogi and Galbi are commonly grilled meats in Korea. They are smoky, flavorsome and can be garnished with soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Fruity, bright wines go best with these foods. An Australian Chiraz or a Portuguese red go well in my opinion.

Korean cuisine often incorporates fish, shellfish, seaweed and other types of seafood. Fish is usually very fresh, or salty so it is important to find a wine that complements this. A Pinot Grigio goes nice with seafood. Blancs de blancs champagne is another good alternative. Crisp white wines tend to go well with seafood.