Yup, it’s football season again – but instead of automatically reaching for a beer, try some of my favorite Wine Shop at Home wines that go great with traditional football appetizers.
Ready, set, go!
Potato Skins
Who doesn’t love a hearty loaded potato skin? My favorite skins come with cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives – and our Table Red is a perfect pairing.
In fact, Table Red is always great to have on hand because it goes so well with most weeknight dinners. Screw top wine, here I come!
Hot Wings
Whether you’re stopping by Wing Stop on the way home or making your hot wings from scratch, something with a little sweetness goes well with this appetizer because it helps counter-act that spicy burn. I love our sauvignon blanc because it’s the perfect amount of sweet to balance out your taste buds.
Come to think of it, something sweet can really compliments this dish, too. Try our Glo Symphony for a delicious combo.
Peanuts + Other Salty Snacks
Salted nuts, pretzels and chips are such a staple of game day! Chardonnay is a great match for these savory snacks because of the buttery quality, and I love, love, love our NEW Somersville Chardonnay at this time of year because it also doubles as a festive holiday wine!
Nachos
Who doesn’t love some cheesy, salty nachos slathered in salsa and sour cream? Yum! Definitely pair nachos with a red wine, and I like our Joy 2014 Lodi Jubilant as the perfect compliment.
PSST! This cab is also my go-to on Thursday nights. Hello, ShondaLand!
Sliders + Pizza
Okay, sliders and pizza go in the same category because they’re both bread-based and nice and greasy (if you do it right!). Match these appetizers with a red blend like our Lumire De Vie Cabernet to get the most bang for your buck. Yum!
Chips with Guacamole
Guac and sauvingnon blanc were practically made for each other! Maybe you’ve never tried this paring before, but you’ll be glad you gave it a shot when you crack open a bottle of our Joy Sauvignon Blanc as a pairing for your guacamole.
7-Layer Dip
Okay… here’s my favorite! If you follow my blog, you already know that everything’s better with bubbly and 7-layer dip is no exception. Pair your dip with something that sparkles and I guarantee you’ll be pleased.
Try our Semi-Seco Sparkling for a beverage that will really put an extra spring in your step so when your team makes a touchdown, you can jump up and celebrate!
You won’t be disappointed in any of these pairings, and if you’d like to make your next wine tasting a football-themed event, give me a call! We can specifically try out your favorite appetizers with my suggested wine pairings. Click HERE to get a tasting on the books right away.
And by the way… the Superbowl is right around the corner, and I can tell you from personal experience that a wine tasting right before the game makes the it WAY more fun!