Looks like a northeast Super Bowl this year with the Giants and Patriots going to the big game.
As the Super Bowl heads to Indy this year, it may be time to rethink your big game party’s food and drink menu. You don’t have to think of the Super Bowl as a beer-only occasion. According to entertaining experts, more and more people prefer to sip wine on the sidelines. WineMasters stores in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut have just what you need to enjoy the game with friends and family.
When it comes to the Super Bowl – chips, dips, pizza, chili and other pub grub are in high demand. But which wines go with buffalo wings, nachos and chili?
Here are our suggestions:
BUFFALO WINGS
Piquant and vinegary wings need white wines with a lot of acidity like Sauvignon Blanc (Rockslide Road, Sonoma CA) to stand up to the sharpness of the flavors. If the wings are exceptionally spicy, an off-dry Riesling (Jung Riesling Kabinett, Germany) works well to tame the heat.
PIZZA
With so many variations in its preparation, pizza matches well with many different wines. Keeping with the Italian theme, Chianti is a natural fit. Its tart cherry flavor and bright acidity meld well with any pizza’s tomato sauce (Florentia Chianti Riserva, Italy). Red wines from the Barbera grape, which is produced in Northern Italy’s Piedmont area (Villa Caccione Barbera d’Alba, Italy) also have a nice tang to accompany pepperoni or sausage. For a pizza emphasizing garlic or vegetables, try a Pinot Grigio (Adagio Pinot Grigio, Italy).
CHILI/SLOPPY JOES
Try a lush, fruit-forward Zinfandel with a sloppy joe (Bliss Vineyards Zinfandel, Mendocino CA), the bright berry flavors will have affinity for the sweet, tomato flavors. With chili, a Malbec (Caoba Reserve Malbec, Argentina) works wonders, as this wine has the same earthy and meaty characteristics.
VEGGIES AND DIP
Crispy and crunchy crudités call for a fresh, zippy white like Sauvignon Blanc (30 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc, California) or a blended white wine (El Encanto Trebbiano/Chardonnay, Argentina). If you’re in the mood for a red, try something light and fruity like an inexpensive Pinot Noir (Adagio Pinot Noir, Italy).
NACHOS OR QUESADILLAS
One of the best matches for anything with corn, such as chips or tortillas, is Chardonnay. This is the case here, as Chardonnay (Orbit Chardonnay, Russian River CA) also will complement creamy cheeses and counterpoint the salsa. In the red category, Zinfandel (Vicarmont, Lodi CA) likewise accompanies spicy salsa and Merlot (Bonaventure Merlot, Napa CA) can have a cooling effect. Consider drinking the reds slightly chilled.
VEGGIES AND DIP
Crispy and crunchy crudités call for a fresh, zippy white like Sauvignon Blanc (30 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc, California) or a blended white wine (El Encanto Trebbiano/Chardonnay, Argentina). If you’re in the mood for a red, try something light and fruity like an inexpensive Pinot Noir (Adagio Pinot Noir, Italy).
NACHOS OR QUESADILLAS
One of the best matches for anything with corn, such as chips or tortillas, is Chardonnay. This is the case here, as Chardonnay (Orbit Chardonnay, Russian River CA) also will complement creamy cheeses and counterpoint the salsa. In the red category, Zinfandel (Vicarmont, Lodi CA) likewise accompanies spicy salsa and Merlot (Bonaventure Merlot, Napa CA) can have a cooling effect. Consider drinking the reds slightly chilled.
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