Comments on: Buffalo wings! An impossible food-wine pairing

By: Diablito

Diablito — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:09:02 +0000

I tried Champagne and Cava with Buffalo wings and it was a total disaster. It was painful. I think the carbonation in the wine amplifies the heat on the wings. I’d try a flat, off-dry wine to relieve some of that heat. Never tried it with White Zin but who knows, maybe those two culinary/viticultural wonders may be the perfect match!

By: GI Jane

GI Jane — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:46:58 +0000

Wings + Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin=soul mates (Try it with BBQ, too)…

By: Foodiewino

Foodiewino — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:03:18 +0000

If you must do a red…maybe a German Dornfelder. I like the Lambrusco idea, but I have to agree Beer is best with wings!

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:46:09 +0000

I just had a wine that I think would pair perfectly with hot wings; Hazlitt Red Cat. It’s a party wine, no doubt. A blend of braco noir and catawba, it’s sweet enough to balance the fire, and got enough fruit to match the sauce. For a bonus, it’s from Canadagua, in the Finger Lakes, not far from the home of Buffalo wings…

By: Dale Cruse

Dale Cruse — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:03:24 +0000

The fierier the wings, the more I want Riesling.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:43:03 +0000

Being from Buffalo originally, it’s my goal in life to make a wine that pairs perfectly with Buffalo wings. Hopefully next year by this time it will be a reality. It’s going to take alot of wing eating and wine drinking though in the meantime.

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By: Lauren Schwartz

Lauren Schwartz — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:44:12 +0000

First, I absolutely love that everyone seems to have a different take on this one! I’m personally inclined to go with a zin, too — I don’t know if it’s more about the pairing itself or the fact that an American wine (well, sort of) seems like the most appropriate choice on this, the holiest day of football. I was initially thinking sparkling, too, but would be a little hesitant if the wings were really spicy just because of how extreme spice and fizz interact (think: pain!). But hey, if it’s good enough for Hooters, who am I to second-guess?

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:28:49 +0000

Mark – wow, what a gem!! How could that piece of delicious Americana not have come to our attention earlier? And I’m sure you go to Hooters for the wings, of course…

If I had to pair wine n wings (have never tried and it’s not because I don’t like wine), I think sweet is the way to go with this spice. Cava perhaps? Off-dry riesling would most likely be a good pick but don’t overdo it on the price…

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:49:46 +0000

Sparkling, definitely. The bubbles and acids cut through the fat and cool the spice leaving a fresh, clean aftertaste.

By: Mark Ashley

Mark Ashley — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:38:55 +0000

This is an easy one: A bottle of Dom Perignon. The folks at Hooters have been selling this for years. Seriously:

GOURMET CHICKEN WING DINNER
20 WINGS AND A BOTTLE OF DOM PERIGNON.
Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dressing & Celery or Carrots
Extra Bleu Cheese, Ranch, or Sauce

Personally I prefer a Bollinger 95 with my wings.

By: 2 Guys Uncorked

2 Guys Uncorked — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:45:25 +0000

Riesling. It’s a strange pairing, but think about it. After putting down “fire-breather” level wings, a cool, tart, mouth-coating riesling will put the fire out.
Check out our review for the 2005 “Bunny” Riesling.

By: Lacey @ The Road is Life

Lacey @ The Road is Life — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:09:18 +0000

prosecco could be nice too!

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:30:33 +0000

Bob W -

Hysterical! Very well played.

By: Bob W.

Bob W. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:35:47 +0000

I’ve tried a number of different wine pairings and the best one I come up with is…..Beer.