Congrats to the 2025
“Wing It with Bota” Champ!
Natalie Harwood from Columbia, SC brought the heat with her winning Black Cherry Smoked RedVolution Wing Recipe paired with Bota Box RedVolution at our live recipe showdown during Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate in the San Francisco Bay Area–clinching two tickets to the Big Game on February 8, 2026.
Check out 2025’s top three original wing recipes and Bota Box wine pairings featured at Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Black Cherry Smoke RedVolution Wings
Pair with Bota Box
RedVolution
Cheers to everyone who brought their A-Game to this season’s MVP Wing Recipe and Wine Pairing Contest!
Missed your chance to get in the game this season? Don’t sweat it – start training now for next year’s contest…
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Final Three to Face Off at
Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate
in February 2027
“Official Wine Sponsor”
Bota’s bringing the box to Buffalo! We’re proud to be the Official Wine Sponsor of the legendary National Buffalo Wing Festival this Labor Day Weekend in Buffalo, NY.
Founded by the Wing King, Drew Cerza, this fiery feast is celebrating 24 years of saucy fun, drawing over 1.2 million chicken wing fanatics from coast to coast.
Swing by the Bota WingMobile to sip, snap a pic, and toast to the ultimate game-day bites — wings + wine, Bota style.
Wings, Wine, Win
We’ve teamed up with Chef Eddie Jackson, NFL alum, Food Network host and author of Game-Day Eats. Check out his original, flavor-packed recipes designed to pair with Bota Box for party-ready combos:
Winning Wing & Wine Combos
From Buffalo to the Bayou, explore the nation’s popular wing styles by region and discover the perfect Bota Box pairing for every flavor. Click around the map to get inspired for your next tailgate (or couchgate).
Buffalo, NY
Classic Buffalo Wings
Style: Deep-fried, unbreaded wings served piping hot for maximum crunch
Sauce: A fiery, buttery mix of hot sauce and melted butter
Pair With: Bota Box Chardonnay
Smooth, lightly oaked Chardonnay softens the heat with bright citrus flavors
Nashville, TN
Nashville Hot Wings
Style: Fried or smoked, then dusted with a fiery cayenne & paprika spice blend
Sauce: Spicy, cayenne-infused hot oil with just a hint of brown sugar for that sweet-heat balance
Pair With: Bota Box Pinot Grigio
Light, crisp and refreshing – the perfect chill for cayenne heat, keeping every bite fresh & zesty
Atlanta, GA
Lemon Pepper Wet Wings
Style: Crispy-fried wings tossed “wet” for that saucy finish
Sauce: A mouthwatering mix of tangy lemon pepper seasoning and melted butter
Pair With: Bota Box Sauvignon Blanc
Bright citrus and herbal notes punch up the lemony tang and slice through all that buttery goodness
Austin, TX
Smoked BBQ Wings
Style: Smoked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender
Sauce: Tangy, slightly sweet Texas-style BBQ sauce
Pair With: Bota Box RedVolution
Smooth, jammy fruit and a hint of spice create a bold, smoky-sweet pairing
Los Angeles, CA
Korean-Style Wings
Style: Double-fried for an ultra-crunchy bite
Sauce: Sweet-spicy gochujang glaze with hints of garlic, soy, and sesame for that irresistible umami kick
Pair With: Bota Box Dry Rosé
Crisp and fruity with a touch of sweetness, offering a refreshing contrast to the bold glaze
Chicago, IL
Mild Sauce Wings
Style: Fried until golden and crispy, just like at Chicago’s iconic chicken shacks
Sauce: A tangy-sweet “mild sauce” blend of ketchup, BBQ, and hot sauce
– sticky, messy, and downright addictive
Pair With: Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon
Bold, juicy fruit meets sweet, sticky mild sauce for a rich, flavor-packed bite
Plenty for Your Football Watch Party
Tailgate Friendly, Shatterproof, and Easy to Open
Crowd-Pleasing & Award Winning
