I can’t explain exactly why, but for the past 3 weeks, I have been eating chips and dip nonstop. Seriously, it’s officially a problem. It all started when I hosted a virtual wine night for my sorority sisters and I. Nothing compliments wine, like wine snacks, and my wine snacks for the night were #TacoTuesday inspired. My fiesta baked tortilla chips, black bean & corn salsa, & guacamole were the star of the show… That is until I brought out the wine.
My wine pairing decision was anything but easy. I was torn between pairing my snacks with Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Due to the high acidity of my snacks, thanks to the lime and tomatoes, I knew I needed to pair my snacks with a wine that was just as acidic. Both Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc were equipped to step up to the challenge. So I, a firm believer of no wine left behind, purchased both bottles and compared the results.
Although I have sipped both wines numerous times in the past, this was the first time I actually took note of how each wine influenced the flavors in my spicy and acidic snacks. On one hand, the Riesling provided a cool and refreshing take, on the other, the Sauvignon Blanc brought out all the spicy flavors that were otherwise mellowed out in my snacks. See my in-depth comparison video below.
So my take, if you’re having a party, whip up my Mexican inspired recipes, grab both bottles, explain to your guest the influence of each wine pairing, and let your guests have at it!
Which wine pairing did you like best?
