Seven Wines to Accompany Halloween Candy

With the 2020 Halloween season in the rearview mirror, you’re probably wondering what to do with that left-over candy.

These Halloween treats pair great with a glass of wine and after all, one of the best things about adulthood is having a glass of wine at the end of the night.

Uncork your bottles and grab the left-over candy bowl. It’s time to treat yourself.

Caramel creams pair great with dessert wines like a port wine. Port wines are much richer and sweeter than a traditional dry wine, so they pair perfectly with a decadent and chewy caramel. Next time you see a caramel cream, sip it down with a Warre’s Quinta Da Cavadinha Vintage Port. With notes of fruit aromas and spicy florals, the two will complement each other.

While Moscato is a sweeter wine, sipping on a cold, crisp glass with a Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Crème chocolate bar will be a match made in heaven. The creamy texture of white chocolate with the crunch from the cookie is the perfect combo with a glass of Risata Moscato D’Asti. The wine has a fresh and honey flavor that can’t be matched.

Who doesn’t love a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon? Next time you reach for a glass, be sure to pair it with some left-over Halloween candy like Reese’s Pieces. The bold and fruit flavor of the wine with the creamy peanut butter will give reminiscent of a childhood classic: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of toasted hazelnut and cinnamon that will accompany the peanut butter flavor.

Sour Patch Kids are a popular treat but if you have any left over, you’d be surprised at how well it pairs with a sweet Riesling. The candy starts out sour and leaves a puckering face but the longer they are eaten, the sweeter they get. Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling has notes of peach, pineapple and honey that that will balance out pungency of those sour kids.

Nerds has a sweet crunch that can’t be replaced and dependent on the flavor, the fruity candy makes a delicious pairing with a glass of Rosé. Depending on the Rosé, it can either be dry or sweet. Côtes de Provence Rosé Whispering Angel is a premium and delicious wine that will harmonize with Nerds candy.

Merlot’s have a fruit forward flavor but that doesn’t mean they don’t taste great with a side of Kit Kats. The malty chocolate wafer is great balance with the juicy Merlot notes. Try Wildhaven Merlot Columbia Valley with notes of blueberry and cedar with a crunchy Kit Kat bar.

Butterfingers have decadent and delicious layers of chocolate and a buttery toffee crunch. Chasing down the sweet treat with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc will be a refreshing balance. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant and classic flavor with notes of juicy white peach and a dry finish. The two will be perfect companions.