Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Kabinett 2022
Mosel, Germany • budget
Lime zest, green apple, and slate minerality with a touch of sweetness.
Kung Pao Chicken
spicy • stir-fry • peanuts
Also known as: gong bao ji ding, kung po chicken
About the Dish
Kung Pao Chicken is a sichuan spicy that leans on spicy, stir-fry, peanuts. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the spicy feel intact while adding lift from Mosel Riesling Kabinett.
Top Pour: Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Off-dry fruit tames Sichuan heat while acidity brightens peanuts and chili.
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, heavily oaked whites.
Solid Alternates
Alsace — Body: mediumAlsace — Acidity: mediumAlsace — Sweetness: off-dryCrémant — Body: lightCrémant — Acidity: highCrémant — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Kung Pao Chicken?
- Mosel Riesling Kabinett is our first pour because Off-dry fruit tames Sichuan heat while acidity brightens peanuts and chili..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Kung Pao Chicken?
- If Mosel Riesling Kabinett is out of reach, grab Alsace Gewürztraminer—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Kung Pao Chicken?
- Skip styles like tannic reds, heavily oaked whites—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Kung Pao Chicken?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
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tannic redsheavily oaked whites
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