Pairing Halloween Candy with Wine

Halloween is a time to gorge on so much candy your arteries turn to chocolate and your teeth dissolve like those Nazis' faces at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark. If you're looking for a little extra zing with your diabetic shock this year, Wine Enthusiast has put together pairing recommendations for everything from candy corn to jujubes. We've included their recommendation for chocolate, our favorite, but head over to their site for more recommendations.

Port is perhaps the most classic pairing for chocolate, but pour anything in the red-wine family such as Banyuls or Shiraz alongside handfuls of M&M’s, pint-sized candy bars, or other chocolate Halloween treats. Baby Ruth, Snickers, or other nutty candy bars in your bag? Select a Sherry or Madeira to complement rich nut flavors.

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