Are you ready to elevate your popcorn game? Look no further! We’ve got the perfect wine pairings for your favorite popcorn flavors.
For classic buttery popcorn…..Enhance the experience by pairing it with a bold Napa Valley Chardonnay. Oaky notes of vanilla and nuts, combined with the buttery richness from malolactic fermentation, will create a match made in heaven. The chilled wine will provide a refreshing contrast to the warm, fluffy popcorn.
For those who find butter a little cloying …. here’s a heartier option, try using duck fat to give your popcorn a meaty, smoky flavor. Earthy Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is the perfect companion to this savory snack. The wine’s truffle-like decadence and wild herbal notes will complement the gamy flavor of the duck fat, while the high acidity will cut through the richness for a well-balanced taste.
Another option is to head down a herbaceous route by infusing your popcorn with herbs like dill, mint, and thyme sprinkled lightly or by using herb-infused olive oil. A sparkling wine from Carneros, California is the ideal pairing for this fresh and flavourful snack. The bubbles will enhance the grassy notes, while the crisp acidity will cut through the olive oil’s richness. Add a sprinkle of parmesan for a salty touch and enjoy how the wine’s minerality brings out the best in the herby flavors. Opt for a low dosage brut style to avoid overpowering the delicate green notes.
And finally for a sweet option – either go the kettle-corn style of DIY by drizzling sugar melted in corn syrup over your popcorn, with a pinch of salt. To balance the sweetness, reach for a dessert wine like ice wine from New York’s Finger Lakes region. Made from grapes frozen on the vine, these wines boast honeyed and toffee-rich flavors that complement the chewy, sugary popcorn. The wine’s citrusy, zingy acidity will cleanse your palate, leaving you wanting more.
We can discuss your perfect wine pairings at our movie night….. Cheers!