Gold Medal Worthy Food and Wine Pairings  

Gold Medal Worthy Food and Wine Pairings  

As the world gathers to celebrate athleticism and unity during the games, why not elevate your viewing experience with delicious food and perfectly paired wines? Whether you’re hosting a watch party or attending one, these food and wine pairings will score gold with your guests.

 

Star-shaped Watermelon and Pineapple Skewers with Blushing Angel  

Brighten up your Olympic celebration with these vibrant and refreshing star-shaped fruit skewers! The combination of sweet and tart is best balanced with our vibrant dessert wine, Blushing Angel. This Rosé will enhance the sweetness of the fruit. With bursts of fresh strawberry flavors and rosy aromas, it’s the ideal complement to these fruit skewers!  

 

Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Artist Series Sauvignon Blanc  

Spinach artichoke dip is an easy sharable appetizer for a group gathering that goes best with wines that feature bright acidity and crisp notes. Enjoy it with our Artist Series Sauvignon Blanc – a crisp, white wine featuring lively citrus and tropical fruit notes. The wine’s smooth, light texture complements the creaminess of the dip. This combination enhances and will refresh the palate, making it a winning match to cheer on Team USA!   

 

Burger Sliders with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Celebrate the competitive spirit of the games with a watch party staple: Burger Sliders. Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic pairing for beef cheeseburgers because of the combination of smoky meat and creamy cheese.  Our Bordeaux-style Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with its spicy notes of pepper and blackberry, enhances the smoky flavor of the sliders. Elevate your watch party experience with this delicious combination and make every moment of the games memorable!

 

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Off Dry Riesling 

Spice up your Viewing Party with these bold and savory jalapeño peppers wrapped in bacon. The kick of spice from the jalapeños is off set by the slight sweetness Off Dry Riesling. The balance of tart and sweet flavors will create a winning combination.

 

Brisket Nachos with Private Reserve Tempranillo

Depending on your taste preferences and cooking choices, brisket nachos can be served with several different styles of wine. For example, if you’re making brisket with a full-flavored BBQ sauce, enjoy it with our Private Reserve Tempranillo. The wine’s bold dark cherry and plum flavors, along with subtle hints of dried leaves and sandalwood, offer a robust character that complements the richness of the brisket. This pairing is guaranteed to leave your guests satisfied.

 

Oreo Cookie Pie with Papa Paulo Port

Cross the finish line with a winning duo of an Oreo cookie pie with our Papa Paulo Port wine! This dessert wine is rich with black cherry and dark chocolate flavors, with added undertones of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla from oak aging. It’s the perfect pairing for a creamy chocolate Oreo cookie pie to enjoy in celebration of the Olympic games!

As the games kick off, we invite you to join the celebration with a bottle of Sparkling Brut, perfect for toasting Team USA’s victories! Share your food and wine pairings on social media! Cheers, and happy watching!