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Research has shown that drinking wine in moderation can help reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing HDL (good cholesterol). It can also reduce the risk of lung and prostate cancers, stroke and diabetes.
We asked the experts at The California Wine Club to share ideas for how to enjoy the perfect glass of wine with some popular snacks (happy hour at home?) or with quick and easy dinners.
Here are their favorite combos:
Peanuts, Pretzels & regular Potato Chips: A crisp, light white wine like un-oaked Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
BBQ Potato Chips: A hearty red Zinfandel
Tortilla chips with salsa: A tart Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Popcorn: Have with either a lightly oaked and buttery Chardonnay or Champagne and curl up on the sofa with a movie!
French Fries: Nearly anything goes according to the CWC! The subtle flavor of the potato does well with Merlot and Pinot Noir, and the salt and oil match nicely to light and crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio.
Apples and Cheese: Easy to find a favorite if you remember this: hard, flavorful cheeses need a darker, heavier wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon and lighter cheeses need a nice light white like Pinot Grigio, Riesling. Apples like a Fuji or Delicious are well, just delicious!
Carrots and Celery with ranch dip: Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
Hamburgers: Syrah, Cabernet, Zinfandel or Cabernet Franc. The juices from a burger will cut through the tannins of a bigger red wine.
Pepperoni Pizza: Tangy pizza sauce and spicy Pepperoni go great with Zinfandel.
Hummus: Light red, like Pinot or Sangiovese.
Ice cream: Try a late-harvest wine, or fruit infused dessert wine…pour right over the top!
Cookies: Chocolate Chip cookies need a Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon, Oatmeal and Raisin cookies are yummy with either a Pinot Noir or Viognier. Gingersnaps are great fun with a peppery Zinfandel
White chocolate: Champagne
Dark chocolate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec
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