Wines that pair with
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Red · Medium · Dry
California Merlot, when made well — plummy, supple, with a touch of cocoa and earlier drinkability than its Bordeaux cousins. The unfairly maligned dinner-party red.
Why it works with Crisp Chicken-fried Steak Strip
Lighter than a Cabernet, American Merlot still has the weight to match Crisp Chicken-fried Steak Strip's body.
Rosé · Light · Dry
Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.
Why it works with Crisp Chicken-fried Steak Strip
Try American Rosé with Crisp Chicken-fried Steak Strip when the weather is warm and the wine list short on heavy reds.
Red · Light · Dry
Gamay-based reds from southern Burgundy — light, fruity, food-friendly. The serious Cru bottlings (Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent) drink like Pinot Noir at half the price.
Why it works with Crisp Chicken-fried Steak Strip
Beaujolaisand less like a workout.
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