If you plan on stealing some of your kids Easter candy stash the website Boozist says you're in good company and want to make sure if you're enjoying the candy with some wine you have the correct pairing to maximize your flavor experience.
- Jelly beans and sauvignon blanc - If you eat them by the handful, you’re getting a dozen different flavors at one. That can make pairing a little tricky, but sauvignon blanc is a good choice as it helps balance out all those fruity flavors in the jelly beans.
- Chocolate bunny and cabernet sauvignon - A staple in any Easter basket, the simple chocolate bunny needs a wine that’s also straightforward. A cab sav with flavors of black raspberries and cherries goes nicely with the strong cocoa in the bunny, but you’ll still have to decide whether to eat it feet or ears first.
- Peeps and chardonnay - They’re possibly the most iconic Easter candy, and they’re nothing if not sweet, so you’ll need something nice and crisp to enjoy with Peeps. A chardonnay with pear and apple flavors will enhance the marshmallowy-sugar treats, not overwhelm them.
- Reese’s Eggs and merlot - There’s a lot of terrible Easter candy out there, but this isn’t one of them. They’re basically a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in an egg shape and they’re the most popular candy for the holiday in the U.S. While they’re incredibly tasty on their own, if you’re looking for a wine to pair with the Reese’s Eggs, wine pro Colin Joliat says a merlot with black cherry, vanilla and chocolate is the way to go.
Other recommendations for popular Easter candy include:
- Cadbury Creme Eggs with Prosecco
- Robin’s Eggs with merlot
- Sour Patch Bunnies with pinot grigio
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