Pick Wine for Fast Food

There's nothing like a hearty shiraz with a zesty pork burrito -- or how about a pinot noir with a bucket of KFC? (By Matt Hopkins For The Washington Post)

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Why it works: This wine is bit more expensive, but its big bold taste stands up well to the savory flavors of this pork burrito chock full of grilled vegetables, cheese, rice and more. If you can stand the kick, add the roja sauce.

CHIPOTLE BARBACOA

BURRITO

Wine: 2002 Wyndham Estate Shiraz, Bin 555

Why it works: This simple woody shiraz complements the jumbo serving of shredded beef, lightly garlicked black beans, wonderful lime-herb rice, cheese, salsa and more. I prefer to drink this with a burrito doused in the tomatillo-red chili sauce but would move to a petite syrah or even a Rioja with the fruity milder roasted chili-corn or tomato sauces.

ROY ROGERS ROAST

BEEF WITH CHEESE

Wine: 2004 Penfolds Merlot Rawson's Retreat

Why it works: A simple merlot for a simple sandwich. See if you can talk the cashier out of a little au jus to really make it a wine-worthy meal. This Penfolds is so versatile that it was a top pick to pair with many fast foods at a recent tasting with the neighbors.

HARDEE'S MUSHROOM

'N' SWISS BURGER

Wine: 2000 Ravenswood Zinfandel Vintners Blend

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