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Best wine with chicken wings

Crunchy, saucy wings: bubbles, rosé or a fruity red.

How are you cooking it?

ClassicBuffalo or hotPlain friedKorean sticky

Buffalo or hot: Heat and vinegar want off-dry Riesling.

Riesling

Off-dry Riesling cools down fiery buffalo sauce.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
  • Low tannin, so the chilli won’t taste harsh
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Spicy dish: soft tannin keeps the heat friendly.

Rosé

Chilled and dry. Handles hot sauce and blue cheese dip.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
  • Low tannin, so the chilli won’t taste harsh
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Spicy dish: soft tannin keeps the heat friendly.

Sparkling & Champagne

Bubbles and fried food are a great match; the fizz cleans every bite.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
  • Low tannin, so the chilli won’t taste harsh
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Spicy dish: soft tannin keeps the heat friendly.

Gamay

Light, juicy and low in tannin, so the spice stays friendly.

  • Same weight as the dish, so neither drowns the other
  • Enough acidity to match the dish’s tang
  • Low tannin, so the chilli won’t taste harsh
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Why it works Dish Wine

Weightrichness vs body
Aciditytang vs freshness
Fat / tanninfat softens grip
Sweetnessdish vs wine

Spicy dish: soft tannin keeps the heat friendly.

Tip

The hotter the wings, the more you want a touch of sweetness and low alcohol.

Best avoided

Oaky, tannic reds clash with chilli and vinegar sauces.

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About chicken wings and wine

Today’s picks run from $7.94 to $25.00 a bottle, chosen for value from 457 matching wines across the Australian retailers we compare. Six-packs and dozens are shown as a price per bottle.

Questions

What wine goes best with chicken wings?

Sparkling & Champagne, Rosé and Riesling are the best matches for chicken wings. Bubbles and fried food are a great match; the fizz cleans every bite.

What’s a good cheap wine with chicken wings?

Winesmiths Premium Dry Rosé 2000ml is the cheapest of today’s picks at $7.94 a bottle from Cellars. Prices are checked every 4 hours.

What wine should I avoid with chicken wings?

Oaky, tannic reds clash with chilli and vinegar sauces.

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