Sir Gareth wrote: <<David Rosengarten on "Taste" did a program on super spicy foods and the beers that put out the fire.>> I remember a show with David Rosengarten that was similar, if not the same one, and he recommended slighly sweet wines with spicy foods. Other TV wine "experts" have also said this. I tend to agree. I think they are best when chilled well and paired with firey foods and prefer them to the heavy reds and to beers since they complement (please note spelling, Knight of Letters), not compete with each other in my mouth. YMMV. Deb in Houston