Holidays

7 Wine & Candy Pairings You Need to Try

October 25, 2023

Halloween is nigh! Raid the kids’ treat bags and try these seven spooky wine and candy pairings! —Vita Daily

M&M’s + Liquidity 2020 Pinot Noir: Plush red fruits and velvety tannins are complimented by juicy acidity and fresh minerality. With its balanced acidity and red fruit notes, Liquidity Estate Pinot Noir harmonizes with the sweetness of M&M’s, creating a balance and enjoyable pairing that enhances the flavours of both the wine and chocolate.

Snickers + Road 13 John Oliver Selection 2020 Syrah: This Syrah has a textured palate layered with lush blue fruit, a vibrant crip acidity, mocha and glossy oak which allow for an incredible pairing with Snickers. The mocha and oak flavours of the wine complement the candy’s nougat and caramel, creating a enjoyable pairing.

Butterfingers + CedarCreek Estate Winery 2021 Chardonnay: CedarCreek Estate Winery Chardonnay offers lime, lemon, mineral and peach on the nose, with fresh acidity and a round weighty palate. The buttery layers inside Butterfingers will melt in your mouth with every sip of Chardonnay.

Dark Chocolate + Santa Julia Reserva Malbec: Santa Julia Reserva Malbec will pair well with dark chocolate. The bold flavours of ripe black plum with notes of black currant, honey, coffee and citrus compliment the richness of dark chocolate.

Candy Corn + Mionetto Prosecco: Mionetto Prosecco offers vivid fruit character, making it a great pairing for candy corn. On the palate the notes of Asian pear, honey and lees. This clean and versatile Prosecco will help mellow the sweetness of candy corn.

BBQ Chips + 7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Zinfandel: On the palate 7 Deadly Zins shows flavours of dark fruits, currants and toffee, through a lingering spice-touched finish. It pairs well with barbeque and spicy foods, which makes BBQ chips a strong pairing.

Fruity Candies + Graffigna Pinot Grigio: This fresh and crisp Pinot Grigio offers flavours of citrus, mushrooms and herbs. Graffigna Pinot Grigio will pair well with your favourite fruit candies, both sweet and sour.

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