Thursday Virtual Happy Hour: Halloween Candy Wine Pairings

Pairing Halloween candy with wine can enhance your tasting experience! Here at the West Valley Wine Group, we will discuss these pairings at this Meetup scheduled the day before the actual day of Halloween.

We suggest you first select your favorite Halloween candy and then select a wine that considers the sweetness and flavor profiles of both to create delightful combinations.

### General Pairing Tips

• Match Sweetness: The sweetness of candy can affect the perception of wine. Dry wines may taste bitter when paired with overly sweet candies, so opt for sweeter wines with sugary treats.
• Consider Texture: The texture of the candy (soft, crunchy, chewy) can influence the body of the wine you choose. For example, light-bodied wines pair well with lighter candies, while richer candies can handle fuller-bodied wines.
• Aromatic Harmony: Look for wines that share similar aromatic profiles with the candy. For instance, if a candy has nutty or caramel notes, a wine with similar characteristics will complement it well.

### Read This

How to Pair Wine with Halloween Candy, According to an Expert Taster | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

### Videos to Watch

1. Pairing Halloween Candy and Wine with Keri Levens - Hallowine Special - YouTube (9:12)
2. Trick or Treat for Adults: Top Wine & Halloween Candy Pairings (7:23)
3. Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings (14.11)

So, pick up a bottle and watch the videos. Dress up in your Halloween costume. Let us know what you’re drinking and eating, and, if possible, the region from which your wine comes. And, as always, tell us what’s going on in your life - what's happening with you, how you're feeling about things, updates, successes, challenges - as much or as little as you’re willing to disclose. We are in this together. And - thank goodness - we have wine!