Which Wine for Your Fast Food Fix?
Craving comfort food but want to make it special? Believe it or not, your favourite fast food can be transformed with the perfect glass of wine! Picking up burgers, ordering fried chicken, indulging in pizza night, or grabbing light bites, we’ve got pairing tips that will turn an everyday casual food into a gourmet experience.
Fried Chicken (e.g. KFC Original) Paired with:
Louis Roederer Collection 245 Brut MV @ U.P. $88
244 1500ml Available @ U.P. $190
Wine Advocate 92 | James Suckling 94 | Vinous 92 | Wine Enthusiast 94
The crisp acidity and fine mousse cleanse the palate of fat, while the dosage offers subtle sweetness that complements the seasoning. The magnum format also ensures added depth from extended lees aging.
Alternate Pick: choose the 2017 Blanc de Blancs (U.P. $140) for more precision and chalk tension.
Cheeseburger (e.g. Shake Shack or BurgerLabo) Paired with:
2019/2020 Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent Moulin à Vent @ U.P. $49
2019: Wine Advocate 91 | Wine Enthusiast 93
2020: Burghound 92 | Wine Enthusiast 91
Juicy Gamay with its bright red fruits, low tannin, and earthy minerality embraces the umami-laden beef, while refreshing the palate from the melted cheese.
Alternate Pick: Young 2022 Faiveley Vosne Romanée (U.P. $130) for a Pinot Noir with sensuality but enough backbone.
Pizza (e.g. Pepperoni or Supreme) Paired with:
2022 Nittardi Casanuova di Nittardi Chianti Classico Vigna Doghessa @ U.P. $55
Wine Advocate 92 | James Suckling 92 | Falstaff 93
Sangiovese’s acidity slices through fat and cheese, while its herbal/tomato leaf notes echo the sauce. Vigna Doghessa gives more density and polish.
Alternate Pick: 2022 Pio Cesare Nebbiolo DOC (U.P. $55) for a lighter, savory take.
Fried Fish Sandwich or Filet-O-Fish (e.g. BurgerLabo) Paired with:
2022 Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons @ U.P. $88
Burghound 90-93♥ | Decanter 91
The saline minerality and racy acidity handle the crispy batter and tartar sauce effortlessly.
Alternate Pick: 2023 Vacheron Sancerre Blanc (U.P. $70) for a waxy, lemon-zest complexity.
French Fries (with ketchup, or loaded with cheese) Paired with:
2021/2022 Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose @ U.P. $48
2021: Decanter 93 | Wine Enthusiast 93
2022: Wine Advocate 90 | Wine Enthusiast 93
The savoury, structured rosé handles both the salt and fat. Its red fruit core bridges well with ketchup or paprika-dusted fries.
Alternate Pick: 2023 Domaines OTT Clos Mireille Rose (U.P. $65) as a similar option.
