Halloween Candy and Wine pairing

And dunking is thoroughly encouraged! The salted caramel nuttiness of tawny port just elevates and enhances  the chewy chocolate peanut panache of Snickers!

With Halloween less than a week away and as trick or treating won’t really be happening – what candy and wine will you be treating yourself to next weekend?

I can also highly recommend high acid Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc with anything sour or tropical fruit flavored. Candy Corn is a bit of a mare – would love to know your thoughts. I had it with a well balanced Chardonnay which was just creamy enough to complement the beeswax texture but had enough acidity for it not to be too cloying. It was right on the edge though…. harmony hanging by a single thread! Lol.

M and M’s / creamy chocolate I would recommend a fortified wine like Banyuls. You need that extra depth, viscous texture and residual sugar to compete. My merlot was not okay, fruity or plush enough which resulted in a dried out wine and sour chocolate. Epic fail!!!

So send me your recommendations – cheers!

Ps – Portuguese winemakers please don’t hate me. This is not a desecration of your wine / heritage. It just was seriously a dreamy combination and made me appreciate Tawny Port even more!