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WINE PAIRING GUIDE: FAST FOOD EDITION

There isn’t a North American out there who hasn’t fiercely plunged into the ball pit or courageously meandered their way through the claustrophobic tunnels of Ronald McDonald’s Playplace. Only to later experience the Mcheartbreak of the Hamburgler inevitably announcing that they were now too tall to enter.

REMINISCENT OF THE MANY PLAY DATES AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES WE HAVE ALL HAD GROWING UP…

Club W's fast food wine-pairing guide is not only an ode to our youth it is accurate account of our initiation into adulthood.  In honor of taking back our Playplace, I introduce to you the finest of things that fast food now has to offer....

(Well, for those of us who are 21 years +)

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

Swap the Colonel’s coleslaw for a crisp full-bodied chardonnay to maximize the oleaginous nature of fried chicken

We recommend: 2013 Trestle Chardonnay

A&W Hotdog

 Pair the subtle smokey flavors of an A&W hot dog, with the berry notes of a Pinot Noir

We recommend: 2013 Marmont Pinot Noir

THE WHOPPER

 The robust and ripe flavors of a brash Cabernet are fit for the King

We recommend: 2013 Patria Cabernet Sauvignon

ORANGE CHICKEN  

The raciness of an off-dry Riesling, with its crisp and delicate mineral undertones compliments this food court delicacy without surrendering its sought-after sweetness 

We recommend: 2012 XO Riesling

DORITOS LOCOS TACOS 

While traditionally paired with a diet cola of the fountain variety, to reawaken your appetite, try an spicy Zinfandel

We recommend: 2012 Redux Zinfandel

PEPPERONI PIZZA

Try a Syrah - It’s unpretentious and versatile flavor profile pairs perfectly with a slice of pepperoni pizza

We recommend: 2012 9 Sisters Syrah

OLD FASHION DONUT

Though I wouldn’t recommend dunkin’ your donut, a slightly sweet pinot grigio makes for the ideal wine pairing

We recommend: 2013 Porter and Plot Pinot Gris

Bacon and Tomato SUB

A savory bacon sub is great paired with a crisp Rosé. 

We recommend: 2013 Wonderful Wine Co. Rosé

Arby's roast beef sandwich

A fruity Merlot is a perfect pair with Arby's salty roast beef sandwich

We recommend: 2012 XXI Merlot

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