Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings
Because Grown-Ups Deserve Treats, Too!
You’ve survived another Halloween — the costumes, the sugar highs, the doorbell marathon, and maybe a few too many mini Snickers along the way. Now that the candy is sorted (and you’ve quietly claimed your favorites), it’s time for the adults to enjoy their own version of trick-or-treating: a night of wine and candy pairings!
Whether you’re raiding your kid’s stash once they’re asleep or staring down a mountain of leftover candy that didn’t make it to trick-or-treaters, here’s how to make the most of those sweets with some seriously good Nissley wines.
🍬 Riesling + Sour Patch Kids
Our Riesling is an off-dry wine — just enough sweetness to tame the tart, and enough acidity to keep it crisp and refreshing. That makes it a surprisingly fun partner for Sour Patch Kids! The zingy candy meets its match in the Riesling’s balance, creating a lively flavor combo that dances between sweet, sour, and citrusy smooth.
🍫 Pinot Grigio + KitKat
Break me off a piece of this pairing! The creamy chocolate and crisp wafer layers of a KitKat are the ideal match for our Pinot Grigio. Its light, refreshing finish cleanses the palate between bites, making this duo delightfully snackable and perfectly balanced.
🍷 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve + Rolo or Reese’s Cup
Calling all chocolate lovers! For those who can’t resist a Rolo, the smooth caramel center melts perfectly alongside our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. The wine’s tannins and dark fruit notes bring out the richness of the caramel.
Prefer peanut butter? A Reese’s Cup adds a salty-sweet twist that pairs beautifully with this same wine — a match made in Halloween heaven.
🍓 Strawberry Kiss + Twizzlers
Remember using Twizzlers as straws when you were a kid? Time to bring that back — but with a grown-up twist! Pop open a can of Strawberry Kiss, our sparkling wine bursting with bright berry flavor, and sip through your candy straw. The fruity fizz and strawberry notes make this pairing as fun as it is delicious.
🍇Merlot Reserve + M&M’s
Simple. Classic. Perfect. Our Merlot Reserve brings out the chocolatey goodness in a handful of M&M’s. It’s the kind of pairing that doesn’t require overthinking—just a comfy couch, your favorite movie, and a glass within reach.
Because Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids
Pour yourself a glass, grab your favorite candy, and celebrate surviving spooky season like the pro you are.
Find all of these wines at any Nissley Wine Shop or order online at nissleywine.com — you deserve a little treat. 🍷👻