Wine and Doritos Anyone? The Perfect Wine Pairings for your Football Snacks.
- Nov 23, 2017
We know what you're thinking, wine and Doritos... it's the pairing you've always been dreaming of but were too scared to admit. Gone are the days where wine is seen as a beverage only to match the food of sophistication and class (although poutine-flavoured chips does sound like a delicacy to us). With the epic football game of the Eagles VS. the Patriots coming this Sunday, we wanted to give you our favourite game-worthy snack and wine combinations! Sit back and let us do the work while you think about what snack to eat first. Stand aside, beer; we have a new perfect combo in town.
Nothing kicks off a Football party quite like the classic appetizer of buffalo wings (or buffalo cauliflower for our veggie-friendly snack fanatics). With a classic appetizer like this, we need a classic pairing of sweet and spicy. Try this with a sweet and ripe Riesling such as our Hogue Riesling - an exclusive to Everything wine!
Next up, we have a guilty pleasure sure to excite any crowd. How about a true companion to any sporting game - a chili cheese hot dog. This is an iconic dish that pairs perfect with watching football and yelling at the TV. It also pairs perfectly with a the McGuigan Private Bin Shiraz. This full bodied red will be a great match as the ripe fruitiness will cut through the fat and balance out any spiciness from the chili.
What would a party be without everyone's go-to dish... pizza! Nothing makes our mouths water quite like the look of bubbling melted cheese. Although great on its own, it's even better with an Italian partner! Try it with our La Piuma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - a fruit filled red with flavours of black fruits and Asian spices that will create an enjoyable balance to the acidity of the tomato sauce.
Although pizza is always a reliable dish, nothing crowds a kitchen at a party like the old and faithful appetizer of a seven layer dip! With so many flavours its important to find a versatile wine with recognizable flavour such as the Hidden Crush Cabernet Sauvignon. The high acidity in this full bodied red is perfect to cut through fats such as cream and cheese.
Now, it's time to talk about a true party food staple... nachos! Loaded with cheese and an abundance of toppings, you may think this is a tricky snack to find a pairing with so many flavours. We think an all-star pairing to this dish would be the Baron d'Arignac Red. This french blend is fruit-forward with hints of spice, and pairs beautifully with a variety of cheeses, making it the perfect companion to nachos!
Finally, the pairing we've all been waiting for... what wine pairs perfectly with Doritos? The fine and satisfying crunch, the addictive salty taste with the perfect amount of cheesy goodness truly makes it the ultimate snack food on any occasion. To compliment these irresistible flavours, try pairing it with the Telegraph Station Pinot Noir. This lighter red with bright fruit flavours will be a brilliant side-kick to the salty nacho cheese flavour.
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Nothing kicks off a Football party quite like the classic appetizer of buffalo wings (or buffalo cauliflower for our veggie-friendly snack fanatics). With a classic appetizer like this, we need a classic pairing of sweet and spicy. Try this with a sweet and ripe Riesling such as our Hogue Riesling - an exclusive to Everything wine!
Next up, we have a guilty pleasure sure to excite any crowd. How about a true companion to any sporting game - a chili cheese hot dog. This is an iconic dish that pairs perfect with watching football and yelling at the TV. It also pairs perfectly with a the McGuigan Private Bin Shiraz. This full bodied red will be a great match as the ripe fruitiness will cut through the fat and balance out any spiciness from the chili.
What would a party be without everyone's go-to dish... pizza! Nothing makes our mouths water quite like the look of bubbling melted cheese. Although great on its own, it's even better with an Italian partner! Try it with our La Piuma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - a fruit filled red with flavours of black fruits and Asian spices that will create an enjoyable balance to the acidity of the tomato sauce.
Although pizza is always a reliable dish, nothing crowds a kitchen at a party like the old and faithful appetizer of a seven layer dip! With so many flavours its important to find a versatile wine with recognizable flavour such as the Hidden Crush Cabernet Sauvignon. The high acidity in this full bodied red is perfect to cut through fats such as cream and cheese.
Now, it's time to talk about a true party food staple... nachos! Loaded with cheese and an abundance of toppings, you may think this is a tricky snack to find a pairing with so many flavours. We think an all-star pairing to this dish would be the Baron d'Arignac Red. This french blend is fruit-forward with hints of spice, and pairs beautifully with a variety of cheeses, making it the perfect companion to nachos!
Finally, the pairing we've all been waiting for... what wine pairs perfectly with Doritos? The fine and satisfying crunch, the addictive salty taste with the perfect amount of cheesy goodness truly makes it the ultimate snack food on any occasion. To compliment these irresistible flavours, try pairing it with the Telegraph Station Pinot Noir. This lighter red with bright fruit flavours will be a brilliant side-kick to the salty nacho cheese flavour.
For more of these ultimate flavour pairings, check out these articles:
Business Insider
Vine Pair
Food and Wine