Saturday is Halloween and of course you want to be prepared this year when you’re enjoying some candy. You can sit back and enjoy a nice glass of wine while snacking on some sweet treats.
Here are pointers from Vivino’s Halloween candy and wine matchmaker.
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Reese’s Pumpkins and Gamay – The unique fermentation process used in the grapes for this red wine gives it a wild cherry jam aroma that pairs perfectly with peanut butter and chocolate. PB & J fans, this is for you.
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M&M’s and Port – Author of “The Wine Bible,” Karen MacNeil, describes this pairing: “The dark, sweet, black fig and dried fruit character of Port is a great counterpoint to the milk chocolate in M&M’s.” And that crunchy candy shell also complements this red wine.
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Skittles and Sauvignon Blanc – The fruity flavors of the Skittles are balanced by the tropical fruits in this white wine, ideally a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
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Snickers and Cabernet Sauvignon – The intense flavor combo of peanut, caramel and nougat needs a wine strong enough to keep it from being overpowered, and the tannin and fruit in a Cab Sav makes it the one.
