What Candy to Pair Your Wine With
Another Halloween is right around the corner. Time to "test" your kid's candy, but not without a delicious bottle of wine. Here's your pairing guide!
There are so many charts out there to determine what wine will go best with your candy. I took it to the next level, and wanted to share with you my favorite pairings. Enjoy!
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Skittles or Starburst
Apparently, studies suggest pairing this already-sweet treat with a sweet white wine like a Moscato or Riesling. My recommendation is Starling Castle Riesling. It's sweet, but definitely not as sweet as a Moscato.
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Tootsie Rolls
You'll want to keep this suggestion in your back pocket if you have kiddos! Why? Are you telling me you don't already have Tootsie Rolls laying around your house from parades and birthday parties? The dark chocolate will pair perfectly with a medium red wine. A semi sweet red blend is my recommendation. My absolute fave is 19 Crimes. (An amazingly perfect Australian wine that is definitely a crowd pleaser!) If you prefer cold red wines, find yourself a bottle of Stella Rosa or Roscato.
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Snickers or M&M's
Chocolate with wine. Is there anything better? A bold red wine is a must with chocolate. Try Menage Midnight OR Apothic Dark.
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Butterfingers
What better to pair with a Butterfinger than a buttery white wine. Try Hess. It's delicious.
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Candy Corn
If you're brave enough to eat plain candy corn, grab a bottle of Moscato to wash it down. My favorite Moscato, Luccio Moscato D'asti, goes with EVERYTHING! Especially candy corn...