Have you ever tried pairing wine with junk food? Food and wine pairing shouldn’t just be reserved for fancy dinner parties as there are always fun and exciting flavor combinations to be explored. By doing a quick google search into Wine Online UK, for example, or checking out what the stores have on the shelves, there is pretty much something out there for everyone when it comes to wine. And there’s enough junk food to go around too!
When it comes to pairing wine with food, don’t be too picky as there is a whole world of unlikely combinations out there for you to discover the joys of. Whether your guilty pleasure is sweet or salty, there is a wine to elevate even the humblest snack into a culinary experience, especially if you’re looking for a reason to crack open a bottle from those wine subscriptions you’ve had for a while. Sommelier Rachelle Goudreau shared some wine and junk food pairing tips in a seminar that I attended at Cornucopia in Whistler last week. She describes how acidity is the basis for food and wine pairing. Here are a few ideas on how to pair wine and junk food:
Wine and Junk Food Pairing Ideas
- La Marca Prosecco with Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
- Tantalus Riesling with Bay of Pigs Chicharrons
- Painted Rock Chardonnay with Cheese Puffs
- TIME Rosé with Ketchup Chips
- Monte da Baia Tinto with Dark Chocolate
- Raza Reserve Malbec with Nacho Cheese Doritos
- Lini910 Lambrusco with Pepperoni Sticks
- Gonzalez Byass Nutty Solera with “Halloween” Chocolate
- Gonzalez Byass Apostoles with Mixed Nuts
My favourite pairing was the caramel milk chocolate Halloween Candy with Sherry.
For more information on Drink Seminars and other events at Cornucopia, visit www.whistlercornucopia.com. The festival ends Sunday, Nov 19.