Poultry

Chicken & Poultry - The Perfect Pour for Every Bird

Delicate, roasted, or richly flavoured - poultry dishes offer a world of textures and flavours. The right wine can lift herbs, enhance spice, and highlight golden, caramelised notes, while a carefully chosen spirit adds a complementary twist. 🍗✨

Light & Herbaceous (Grilled Chicken, Lemon-Roast, Chicken Salads):

Fresh, aromatic, and bright - perfect for light preparations and herb-forward dishes.

Wine: A zesty Pinot Grigio with crisp citrus notes keeps things light and lively.

2022 Marjan Simcic, Selekcija Pinot Grigio, Goriska Brda

Spirit: A Cucumber Gin Fizz highlights fresh herbs and gentle acidity.

Bobbys, Schiedam Dry Gin, Pinang Raci

💡 Tip: Think brightness and herbs - wines with lift and clean flavours shine.

Roast & Comforting (Oven-Roast Chicken, Herb-Roast, Duck):

Rich, golden, and deeply satisfying - these dishes need wines with structure and depth.

Wine: A buttery Chardonnay with subtle toastiness complements the richness of roasted poultry.

2018 Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau, Saint-Veran, A la Cote

2017 Mount Mary Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley

💡 Tip: Match richness with richness - fuller wines and subtly spiced spirits work beautifully.

Savory & Umami (Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken, Confit, Braised Poultry):

Earthy, savoury, and layered - wines should complement depth and umami notes.

Wine: A medium-bodied Merlot with soft tannins pairs beautifully with earthy, savoury flavours.

2004 Chateau Ormes de Pez, Saint-Estephe

Spirit: A Smoked Bourbon Sour adds depth and mirrors roasted, umami notes.

Few, Bourbon Whiskey

💡 Tip: Wines with gentle oak, smoke, or minerality pair beautifully with deeper umami flavours.

Creative & Fusion Poultry Dishes:

Street-food style, spiced, or chef-inspired poultry plates deserve a wine that can keep pace.

Wine: A Riesling with lively acidity balances bold, spiced, or glazed dishes.

2023 Grosset, Polish Hill Riesling, Clare Valley

Spirit: A Grapefruit Tequila Spritz keeps flavours playful and bright.

Corazon, 100 Agave Anejo Tequila

💡 Tip: Play with bold flavours - sparkling wines and aromatic spirits complement creative poultry dishes perfectly.

Final Pour:

Chicken and poultry can be light, rich, or complex - and your glass should reflect that. From crisp whites to elegant reds, find the wine that matches your dish, complement it with a thoughtful spirit, and pour with purpose. 🍷🥂