Football season is at its peak and fans around the United States are planning their football party and tailgating party menus. Whether you are gathering around the television for the latest college or NFL football game, or you are tailgating at the stadium, you will want to pair wine with the many delicious items on your menu. These days, men and women alike are immersing themselves into the wine culture and often times wish they can enjoy a delectable glass of wine while watching a football game. While beer may be the most common drink at football parties, adding wine to your menu, can offer your guests a great option that will be happily accepted by many party goers. There are amazing wine pairings that compliment the most popular game day snacks and cuisine including burger and wings.
- Ribs and Pulled Pork – These two delicious items are a popular menu item for game day. Whether you are grilling it or cooking it in a smoker, there are a variety of wines that pair perfectly with these flavorful dishes. Choose to pair your favorite ribs or pulled pork recipe with delectable wines such as Malbec, Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sparkling wine.
- Burgers, Sausage and Peppers and Meatball Sub Sandwiches – Burgers and sandwiches are one of the most popular choices for many game day party goers. Sandwiches are also easy to eat while you enjoy cheering on your favorite team. Serve wines such as Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon, Cabernet, Malbec and Zinfandel to compliment the many flavors in the sandwiches and burger.
- Fried Chicken – This delicious game food option pairs well with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. It is also a great to serve at a casual dinner party where fried chicken is part of the menu.
- Guacamole – Almost every game day or tailgate party has guacamole dip to go with those amazing chips. This spicy and flavorful dip is complimented perfectly with wine options such as Torontes, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Buffalo Wings – These small snack size treats are bursting with flavor and are considered by many to be the most popular game day food. Delectable wines such as Merlot, Zinfandel and Riesling pair perfectly with these tasty treats.
Sparkling wine is so versatile that it pairs well with almost all game day cuisine. Whether you are serving guacamole, sausage and peppers, burgers or wings, sparkling wine is a delightful and refreshing pair for these delicious foods. The only items it may not pair well with is chili and nachos. Try these amazing pairings at your next game day party or tailgate party. Your friends and family are sure to be impressed with your ability to pair wine with game day food.