Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Kabinett 2022
Mosel, Germany • budget
Lime zest, green apple, and slate minerality with a touch of sweetness.
Buffalo Wings
fried • spicy • appetizer
Also known as: buffalo chicken wings, hot wings
About the Dish
Buffalo Wings is a american fried that leans on fried, spicy, appetizer. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the fried feel intact while adding lift from Mosel Riesling Kabinett.
Top Pour: Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Off-dry fruit tames hot sauce heat while acidity cuts through fried skin.
Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: off-dry
Why it works
- Off-dry sweetness tempers spice and capsicum heat.
- High acidity refreshes palate after coconut milk richness.
Signature aromas
limegreen appleslate
Bottle inspiration
Pairing Playbook
- Off-dry sweetness tempers spice and capsicum heat.
- High acidity refreshes palate after coconut milk richness.
- Avoid: tannic reds, oaky wines.
Solid Alternates
Lambrusco — Body: lightLambrusco — Acidity: highLambrusco — Sweetness: off-dryCrémant — Body: lightCrémant — Acidity: highCrémant — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Buffalo Wings?
- Mosel Riesling Kabinett is our first pour because Off-dry fruit tames hot sauce heat while acidity cuts through fried skin..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Buffalo Wings?
- If Mosel Riesling Kabinett is out of reach, grab Lambrusco di Modena—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Buffalo Wings?
- Skip styles like tannic reds, oaky wines—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Buffalo Wings?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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