This weekend kids all over will be going from house to house trick or treating. Which means they will score some good sweet treats not only for themselves but also the parents. I mean let’s be honest what mom or dad hasn’t enjoyed some of their kids Halloween candy. Just like any other food there are certain wines that go best with certain candies.
- Hershey’s Kisses or bars and cabernet sauvignon – Whether you prefer dark or milk chocolate Hershey’s, this full-bodied red is an ideal match.
- Starburst and pinot noir or sauvignon blanc – It all depends on the flavor of the Starburst, apparently. For cherry and strawberry, Rusk recommends a “lush pinot noir or red blend,” because they have similar berry flavors. But if you’re more into the lemon and orange Starburst, a sauvignon blanc complements the citrus in both.
- Reese’s peanut butter cups and cab sav – A full-bodied red like a cabernet sauvignon is a good match for these sweet treats. The dark fruit flavors complement the nuttiness and notes of cocoa in the wine work well with the chocolate.
- M&Ms and merlot or zinfandel – Both of these red wines are full-bodied and they’ll “complement the chocolate with rich, black fruit.”
