b'THE CORKBOARD|FALL 2023TIPS & TRICKSElevate yourSWEETmunchies with this handypairing guide.DARK CHOCOLATECARAMEL POPCORNBROWNIES & MERLOT& SHIRAZ & MOSCATO Looking for a red sipper to match your love of The signature characteristics of Shiraz includeThis popcorns brown-sugary and toffee brownies? A velvety Merlot works well. The a rich, robust character and black fruit, smokecoating calls for a wine that is as sweet or wines signature fruit flavours (raspberry, plum, and savoury notesand often a touch ofsweeter. A dessert-style of Moscato is a solidblack cherry) and spice are tailormade to sing residual sugar. No wonder its an excellentmatch here; its citrus, pear and honeysucklewith rich chocolatey goodness. Tip: Top your match for dark and bittersweet chocolatenotes add depth and nuance alongside all brownies with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to which has such a similar flavour profile.of that caramel deliciousness. make this match even more harmonious.WINE GUMMIES & ROS RICE KRISPIE TREATSOATMEAL COOKIES Jujubes, wine gums and gumdrops: These sweet& RIESLING & CHARDONNAYtreats call for a wine with the same juicy, fruityCrisp, sweet Riesling and Late Harvest Oatmeal cookies belong in the canon of classic character. A crisp, sweet Ros fits the bill. Riesling are ideal to sip with classic crispy-ricecookies with their toasty flavours and oh-so- While dry Ross are great for dinner pairings,treats. The wines high acid keeps the tastingsatisfying crunch. No surprise that a classic oaked well-chilled semi-sweet and sweet pinks withexperience fully balanced. Caramel, honey andChardonnay with similar toasty, buttery andplenty of berry and floral notes are delightful orchard-fruit notes are also fantastic paired withbaking-spice notes makes a top-notch pairing. for this lighthearted pairing. the snacks much-loved marshmallowy andWhen raisins are involved, theyll also help bring buttery flavours.out the wines subtle fruit notes.CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES & PINOT NOIRFor elevated snacking on chocolate-dipped berries, a delicate and fruit-forward Pinot Noir isa savvy match. The wines red fruit notes and silky tannins balance beautifully with the richnessof the chocolate and the fresh fruit. (An off-dry sparkling wine made with Pinot Noir grapeswould also work!). A much-loved dessert!sNaCkiNg WiTH WiNE|7'