Halloween Wine and Candy Pairings

Halloween is here. Now that you’ve picked out a creative costume, baked some terrifyingly tasty treats, and prepared to party, it’s time to think about your wine and candy choices. HobNob wines has created a list of wine and candy pairings o maximize the flavors. Here are some of our favorite sweets and the reds and whites that go with them. This is how grownups trick-or-treat:

Gummy Candies:
Whether shaped like fish or drops, or even if you have candy corn, all complement a glass of Chardonnay. The sweetness of the treats won’t overpower the flavors of the wine, but stay away from sharp, citrus, or sour candies that may clash with the fruitiness of the Chardonnay.

Chocolate:
Chocoholics will be out in force on Halloween and the hints of blackberry in a Shiraz will bring out the intensity of flavors from the chocolate. Your  taste buds will explode when you combine a glass of Shiraz and a handful of chocolate covered raisins.

Peanut Candies:
Sometimes you feel like a nut, and Halloween’s a great time to indulge in your peanut candy obsession. Whether covered in chocolate, caramel, or even molasses, the saltiness of the peanut brings out the lushness of a Pinot Noir. The pair will be a big hit at your monster mash.

Collection of Confections:
Can’t pick just one type? No problem! Merlot is the chameleon wine that works well with everything from dark chocolate to Snickers to Twizzlers. Merlot has hints of licorice to give it a dark finish, which is what the haunted holiday is all about.

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Have a happy and safe Halloween!