The best part of Halloween? Leftover candy — and the perfect excuse to open a few bottles. Whether you're team Skittles or team Snickers, there's a wine pairing for every sweet tooth.
Explore them by-the-glass with your Coravin® wine by-the-glass system — pour a taste, compare flavors, and keep every bottle perfectly fresh for the next round.
1. Whoppers + Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's violet, spice, and blackberry notes balance beautifully with the malted chocolate crunch of Whoppers.
Our pick: 2020 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, Walker Bay2. Skittles + Champagne
Taste the rainbow — with bubbles. Champagne’s bright citrus, brioche, and minerality balance Skittles’ juicy sweetness for a vibrant, mouthwatering contrast. Each sip refreshes the palate, turning candy into celebration.
Our pick: NV Bollinger Special Cuvée ChampagneWatch on YouTube: Coravin Halloween Pairings
3. Snickers + Shiraz
Shiraz's dark chocolate and coffee undertones mirror Snickers' roasted peanuts and caramel.
Our pick: 2016 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz4. Sour Patch Kids + Pinot Grigio
Sweet meets tart. Pinot Grigio's delicate floral and citrus aromas soften Sour Patch Kids' tangy punch.
Our pick: 2018 Weinbach Pinot Gris Cuvée Laurence5. Candy Corn + Chardonnay
The buttery texture of Candy Corn complements Chardonnay's creamy apple-peach finish.
Our pick: 2018 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley6. Raisinets + Merlot
Silky Merlot brings out the juicy raisin core and smooth chocolate coating.
Our pick: 2018 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Walla Walla Merlot7. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups + Zinfandel
Zinfandel's jammy raspberry and spice cut through peanut butter's richness for a perfect salty-sweet duo.
Our pick: 2019 Ridge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel8. Twix + Cabernet Sauvignon
Crunchy biscuit, caramel, and chocolate deserve a bold red. Cabernet's structure balances every layer.
Our pick: 2020 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon9. M&M's + Côtes du Rhône
Round fruit and soft tannins in Côtes du Rhône wines make them the ideal companion for milk chocolate.
Our pick: 2020 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge10. Kit Kat + Beaujolais
Light, juicy Beaujolais enhances the wafer crunch and milk chocolate coating — a playful pairing.
Our pick: 2021 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais11. Butterfinger + Chardonnay (Oaked)
The caramelized, nutty crunch of Butterfinger pairs beautifully with a creamy, oak-aged Chardonnay.
Our pick: 2019 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay12. Milky Way + Merlot
Merlot's plush fruit and cocoa notes blend seamlessly with Milky Way's caramel center.
Our pick: 2019 Duckhorn Merlot Napa Valley13. Heath Bar + Tawny Port
Toffee meets toffee. Tawny Port's nutty sweetness echoes Heath's caramelized crunch.
Our pick: Warre's Otima 10-Year-Old Tawny Port14. 3 Musketeers + Champagne
The fluffy nougat texture pairs beautifully with Champagne's bubbles and brioche notes.
Our pick: NV Bollinger Special Cuvée15. Hershey's Milk Chocolate + Pinot Noir
A smooth, straightforward pairing where cherry and cocoa harmonize effortlessly.
Our pick: 2021 Meiomi Pinot Noir16. Almond Joy + Riesling
Tropical coconut and sweet almond shine with the bright acidity and stone fruit of Riesling.
Our pick: 2020 Dr. Loosen "Blue Slate" Riesling17. Starburst + Rosé
Bursting with fruit? Meet Rosé. Its fresh red berry notes mirror Starburst's juicy intensity.
Our pick: 2023 Whispering Angel Rosé18. Jelly Beans + Moscato d'Asti
Fruity, floral, and slightly sparkling — Moscato turns a handful of jelly beans into pure joy.
Our pick: 2021 Vietti Moscato d'Asti19. Tootsie Roll + Syrah
Tootsie's cocoa flavor meets Syrah's smoky black fruit — earthy yet indulgent.
Our pick: 2019 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage20. Peppermint Patty + Sparkling Rosé
Minty freshness pairs with the red-berry lift of Sparkling Rosé — crisp, cool, and celebratory.
Our pick: NV Schramsberg Brut Rosé21. Caramel Apple Lollipop + Late Harvest Riesling
The balance of tart apple and sweet caramel finds its match in Late Harvest Riesling's honeyed acidity.
Our pick: Chateau Ste. Michelle Late Harvest RieslingPour Smarter, Taste Longer
With Coravin® Timeless™ and Coravin Pivot+® wine by-the-glass systems, you can explore all 21 pairings without ever pulling a cork. Pour a single glass and keep the rest of the bottle just as if it were never opened.
For bubbles, the Coravin Sparkling® wine by-the-glass system keeps Champagne and sparkling wines perfectly fresh for at least four weeks, so you can enjoy every fizz-filled pairing long after the candy's gone.
Because Halloween should be sweet — and every wine should taste as perfect as the first sip.