When choosing a wine hamper or even when you decide to host guests, it’s important to remember a few basic wine and snacks serving tips. Not all foods taste great with all types of wine. So, here are some handy pointers to ensure that your gift or event is a delicious success.

Wine and cheese

Cheese is a popular treat to pair with wine. It is important to pair the right cheese with each type of wine. For instance, a full-bodied white like Chardonnay will taste delicious with hard and nutty cheeses. Pair Sauvignon Blanch with goat cheese.

Shrimp or prawns

These are a real delicacy for many of us. It makes your evening even more glamorous which is why they are perfect if you want to impress your guests. Look for Prosecco or a neutral white wine like a Muscadet or Pinot Grigio to pair with this type of seafood.

Popcorn

If you love popcorn and you love wine, then you will love this combo! Since popcorn is generally quite salty, you should pair it with Brut Prosecco. For a buttery popcorn, consider Chardonnay.

Dark chocolate

Chocolate is not an easy food to pair with wine but it can be done. Syrah pairs very well with dark chocolate but, just remember, you don’t want to serve milk or white chocolate. Dark chocolate has more of a bitter flavour and it’s not as sweet.

Cold meats

You can mix and match when it comes to meat, cheese and crackers. Just make sure that you make your selections with care and based on the type or types of wine that you plan on serving. Salami, pastrami and similar meats are great with light to medium-bodied reds.

Crisps

Who doesn’t love crisps? It’s probably why it’s one of the most popular of all wine and snacks pairing. Off-dry whites or a slightly sweet Prosecco work well with salty chips. If your chips are on the spicy side, you might prefer something sweeter like a Sauvignon blanc or a bubbly red.

These are just a few delicious wine and shacks pairs that you can enjoy at home with your family or even when entertaining guests. When you serve great food, your events are always that much more memorable!