Superbowl Food and Wine Pairings
Generally when I think of drinks for the Super Bowl, only beer comes to mind.
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For the most part, that is the beverage of choice during the big game. However, I don’t really like beer. Actually, I do like beer on two occasions: after I go scuba diving and when it’s about 98 degrees outside. At all other times, I drink wine. Which is why this year for the Super Bowl, I will be drinking wine. I have created some wine and food pairings for the Super Bowl because, you know, it’s my thing. And today, I am going to break it down for you because YES…you can pair wine with traditional Super Bowl food! Appetizers ~ (Click on each name for the recipe!)
Spicy Spinach & Feta Hummus & Homemade Pita Chips ~ I love making homemade hummus. It is fast, easy and a delicious twist on plain hummus. Wines to pair with this dip: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Noir.
Spicy Prawn Appetizer ~ This is a family favorite. My mom has been making these prawns for years! Wines to pair with these prawns: Dry-Riesling, Chenin-Blanc, Crisp Chardonnay or Chablis. Sausage & Cheese Meatballs ~ Another family favorite. My grandmother has been making these for as long as I can remember! They are spicy, cheesy and delicious! Wines to pair with this appetizer: Brouilly, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Your first option would be to pair with a Zinfandel. These jammy, fruit forward wines pair very nicely with yummy sticky, sweet and spicy barbecue. Try Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel for $19.99. Another choice would be a fruity, jammy Syrah or Shiraz. Try Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard Syrah for $19 or d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz for $14.99. Chili ~ I like my chili to be spicy, on the medium to hot side. Your first option for a wine that pairs nicely is a Cabernet Sauvignon. Try Conn Creek Cabernet for $19.99. This is an amazing wine for the price. I also like to pair Cline Cellars Zinfandel with my chili when I want spend a little less. You can find this Zinfandel for around $10. Click here to check out my delicious Chili recipe! Chicken Wings ~ A Petite Sirah goes nicely with mild chicken wings. I like Bogle Petite Sirah for $10. It is a fantastic wine for the price. If you are going to have hot, spicy chicken wings, stick with a sweeter wine like a Riesling. Try Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling for $19.99 or if you want to spend a little less, try Penfolds Thomas Hyland Riesling for $13.
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