Individually, fried chicken and wine rank high on the list of treats we look forward to, whether it’s at the end of the workweek or on a spontaneous Sunday evening.
The day or time of indulgence doesn’t necessarily matter; it’s all about the explosion of flavours that greet you upon your first sip or bite a truly sensory experience that sends out those feel-good vibes.
But we don’t often see fried chicken and wine paired together for a feast deemed fit for royalty. However, Vancouver’s thriving wine subscription service, Wine Vikings Wine Club, is about to change that with the mother of all partnerships.
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Tell us a bit about your journey as a wine lover
Coming from a European family, wine has been something introduced to me at a young age to have with dinner (or food). However, I did not get to appreciate it until I was much older and my social circle became more diverse with different age groups, cultures, and experiences. They just simply wouldn’t put up with my vodka soda b.s. and introduced me to having “experiences” with wine and food rather than just “having drinks.” (However, I still like to just do that too! – Full circle.) Now I get to teach my friends and customers my shared experiences and knowledge, which is one of my favourite things about my day-to-day work.