Today is National Fried Chicken day in America. What pairs well with the Colonel’s secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices? A crisp sauvignon blanc, a fruity pino grigio, a robust tempranillo?
Chicken tends to be a fairly easy dish to pair with wines. One of the reasons chicken is so wine-friendly is because it’s fairly neutral and takes on the character of the seasoning and method of preparation. That make things pretty straightforward: grilled chicken can take a bigger wine; fried chicken needs bright acidity to combat the grease.
Here are 3 wine suggestions to try with your next KFC take out.
Boplaas Cape Portuguese White Blend 2014
This innovative white blend from Boplaas in Calitzdorp consists of Verdehlo – an exotic Portuguese variety; and the perennially popular Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Orange River Rose
This wine from Orange River Cellars is mainly Chenin Blanc with some Pinotage, which gives it that lovely pink colour and berry fruitiness. The sweetness here also contributes some Turkish delight, almost spicy-floral flavours to the whole mix.
Brampton Pinotage 2014
An intensely fruit-driven wine, brimming with signature mulberry, raspberry and cherry flavours. The bright core of black and red fruit is balanced by ripe, integrated tannins with a lingering, fresh finish. As tasty as the fried chicken in your bucket!
