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Deep-Fried & Decanted: Pairing New Fair Food with Haskell's Wine

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 If there’s one thing I know about Minnesotans, it’s that we love the Fair! The Great Minnesota Get Together is the time of year where great food, great drinks and a great community come together and celebrate all it is to be Minnesotan. 

 

The Minnesota State Fair offers fair-goers the most fun, innovative (and at times, unexpected) food options. The  2026 season is off to a great start with their brand new food offerings and we thought it would fun to pair them with wine! 

Tacos de Mole 

Tacos de Mole

by El Burrito Mercado

Flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cheese and house-made mole sauce. Deep-fried, drizzled with more mole sauce and garnished with queso fresco.

You can find it at the International Bazaar, South Wall.

 

Flechas de Los Andes Gran Malbec

Flechas de los andes gran malbec

 

The Flechas de Los Andes Gran Malbec pairs beautifully with El Burrito Mercado's Tacos de Mole. The subtle cocoa, vanilla & toasted wood notes echo the house made mole (think warm spice & cinnamon). Tannins work to cut through the fat, cleansing your palate after every bite.

Sligo Slider Bites On-A-Stick

Sligo

by  O'Gara's at the Fair

Handmade dumplings stuffed with a cheeseburger blend made of beef, cheddar, pickle and onion. Skewered on-a-stick and deep-fried. Served with homemade Thousand Island dressing.

You can find this on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Cosgrove St. 

Fairweather Carneros Pinot Noir

Fairweather Pinot Noir

This Sonoma Coast native boasts just the right acidity level to handle the Sligo Slider Bites' fried exterior. The low tannins pairs PERFECTLY with the pickles featured on this food. This fruit-forward, medium-bodied Pinot Noir has enough earthy red fruit to hold it's own against ground beef and sharp cheddar without overwhelming them.

Shakshuka Lamb Meatballs

Shakshuka Lamb Meatballs

by French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

 Seasoned lamb and pork meatballs stuffed with whipped garlic herb goat cheese and flash-fried. Served atop shakshuka – a blend of tomatoes, chili peppers, onions and spices – garnished with parsley and served with a side of chimichurri-spiced sourdough crostini. (Gluten-free upon request) 

Find it on the north side of Carnes Ave. between Nelson St. & Underwood St.

Chateau Mille Anges Mozart

Chateau Mille Ange Mozart-1

This vino is Merlot-dominant, balanced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This Mozart's lush plum and cherry fruit notes soften the acidity of the cooked tomato sauce The goat cheese will soften the Cabernet tannins, making the red berry flavor smoother and sweeter on the palate.

Cracklin' Corn Ribs

Cracklin Corn Ribs

by Blue Barn

 Corn cob quarters dipped in tempura batter, then fried. Brushed with seasoned butter and topped with bacon ranch, green onion and candied jalapeños. Served on a bed of pork rinds. 

You can find it at West End Market, south of History & Heritage Center.

Peyrassol La Croix Rose

Peyrassol Rose

The bright, zesty acidity of this vino cuts straight through the fat in Cracklin' Corn Ribs. The subtle peach, watermelon, and strawberry notes will soften the jalapeno kick while complementing the natural sweetness of the corn. Provencal Rosés naturally possess a faint herbal, savory quality (often called garrigue) that ties right into the bite of fresh green onions. 

So after you survive the grease, the heat, and eat everything on-a-stick, don't forget to make Haskell's your first stop on the way home from the Fair!

 

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