Snack time and cocktail hour have become integral to daily routines for many of us while we are in quarantine. Wine industry expert Sandra Guibord, Founder of Sandra’s Wine Life, uses her over 20 years in the industry to suggest the ultimate wine pairings for your favorite snacks to make staying inside a bit less painful. Sandra is hosting another edition of “Wine Wednesday,” her online wine tasting series on IGTV that will be posted at 6:00 p.m. EST.
- For creamy snacks, think hummus and veggies or tortilla chips and guacamole: “Mare Nostrum” by L’Olivette, Provence, France is a rosé with a wisp of strawberry to complement the fresh veggies and a crisp, dry finish to balance creamy dips.
- For something salty and cheesy, like Cheez-Its: L’Umami, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon’s bright cherry flavor, and subtle spicy finish brings forward all the delicious flavors in each bite.
- For crispy, buttery snacks like buttered popcorn and potato chips: Gérard Bertrand, Crément de Limoux, Limoux, France is a sparkling wine whose effervescence refreshes your palate from the salt and oil.
- For your chocolate craving, like chocolate chip cookies, pretzels and Nutella or, well, chocolate: Iron Side, Cabernet Sauvignon, Healdsburg, California. The subtle notes of blackberry in each sip stand out from rich vanilla undertones of the chocolate and accentuates the cacao.
