You’ve carved the pumpkins, queued up a thriller marathon, and maybe even slipped on velvet cat ears. Now it’s time to raid the candy bowl that you totally bought “for the neighborhood kids.” You could just eat it by the handful (no judgment!), or you could make it a bit more fun and festive. Halloween candy and wine pairings are a fun way to celebrate October’s most mischievous night, with a bit more style.
Why Wine and Halloween Candy Actually Work
If you’ve ever poured yourself a glass of wine while sneaking a mini chocolate bar from the Halloween bowl, you already get it. Wine and Halloween candy absolutely work. Not because they’re both indulgent (though that helps), but because when done right, the pairing is surprisingly chic.
A silky red like Medly’s Organic French Red can make milk chocolate taste richer. A bright white like our organic Italian White can tone down a sour gummy’s punch, while our organic French Rosé’s clean, crisp acidity offsets savory richness. Suddenly, your impulse-buy snack stash turns into something that feels a lot more curated and a lot less like leftovers.
Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing Ideas
At Medly, we’re all about wine working for real life. That means pairing your blends with your favorite treats, whether that’s a wedge of cheese, a bowl of popcorn, or a fistful of sour gummy worms.
If you’re skipping the costume party and staying in, grown-up fun looks a little different, and honestly, better - with these candy and wine pairings. You’ve got the ultimate excuse to indulge like the grown-up you are.
Milk Chocolate
Milk chocolate is a Halloween staple. It’s what every trick-or-treater is hoping for: creamy, comforting, and not too intense. It pairs best with a soft, fruity red wine like Merlot, Pinot Noir or Medly French Red. These reds bring out the richness of the chocolate without overwhelming its delicate sweetness.
Perfect Pair: Hershey’s Bars, Milk Duds, M&M’s (classic, not peanut - that’s coming later)
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is the wine of the candy world: bold, complex, and better with age. Dark chocolate’s intense, slightly bitter flavors are a natural match for a bolder red. Try Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz, or Malbec. These wines offer enough structure and berry fruit to highlight the chocolate’s complexity.
Perfect Pair: Dark chocolate squares, Almond Joy, York Peppermint Patties
White Chocolate
White chocolate is rich, buttery, and sweet, so it needs a wine that can lighten things up. It pairs best with Medly French Rosé or a Moscato d’Asti. These wines add brightness and a touch of acidity, keeping the pairing light and balanced.
Perfect Pair: White chocolate KitKats, Cookies 'n Cream bars, Lindt truffles
Peanut Butter Candy
Peanut butter cups? Legendary. Peanut M&M’s? Iconic. Add a glass of chilled fruity Rosé and you’re in peak “why didn’t I try this sooner” territory. Our Rosé’s crisp acidity cuts through the richness of the peanut butter while highlighting the subtle sweetness.
Perfect Pair: Reese’s, Peanut M&M’s, Butterfinger
Sour Candy
Sour Patch Kids, Lemonheads, and all things tongue-tingling need a wine that can keep up without clashing. Try a citrusy Sauvignon Blanc, a dry Riesling or Medly Italian White; all have the zesty, mouthwatering profile that works with tart candy.
Perfect Pair: Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, Lemonheads, Nerds
Gummy Bears, Worms, and Such
There’s a reason fruity wines and gummy candies vibe so well. Gummy candies are all about fruit and fun, so pairing them with an aromatic white like Pinot Grigio, or even a dry Chenin Blanc adds a little order to candy chaos.
Perfect Pair: Haribo Goldbears, Trolli gummy worms, Lifesavers Gummies
Caramel Apples
Is it even spooky season without something caramel-covered? The sticky-sweetness of caramel apples gets a juicy upgrade when paired with a Medly Rosé or a Chenin Blanc. This pairing feels like an orchard picnic, if that orchard also had a dreamy Mediterranean breeze.
Perfect Pair: DIY caramel apples, Caramel Apple Pops, even those little Kraft caramels
Toffee Candy
Toffee’s buttery, caramelized flavors are a dream with a spiced, fuller-bodied red like Malbec, Shiraz, or even an aged Rioja. The wine’s depth highlights the toffee’s nutty sweetness.
Perfect Pair: Heath bars, Werther’s Originals, Skor
Lollipops
Don’t overthink it. The nostalgic simplicity of a classic lollipop finds balance in the crispness of a Medly Italian White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or even a sparkling Prosecco. The wine balances the sugar and gives a fun, grown-up twist.
Perfect Pair: Dum Dums, Blow Pops, Tootsie Pops
Candy Corn
Candy corn is divisive, we know. But it’s an iconic Halloween staple. Paired with a crisp glass of Albariño or a dry Riesling, and even the skeptics might reconsider. These keep things lively and don’t let the sweetness take over.
Perfect Pair: Candy corn, marshmallow pumpkins, anything in a Halloween mix bag
Licorice
Red licorice has a very specific flavor, somewhere between strawberry and nostalgia. Medly Rosé or even a Lambrusco enhances its juiciness while keeping the sweetness in check. (Black licorice? You're on your own.)
Perfect Pair: Red Vines, Twizzlers, Strawberry Ropes
Set The Scene, The Medly Way
A spooky night in doesn’t have to mean missing out on the fun. In fact, it might be the best kind of Halloween: no costume malfunctions, no small talk with randoms at the party, just a cozy night, your favorite wine, and all the candy you secretly bought for yourself.
Start simple: put together a little candy board. Imagine a charcuterie board - but the candy version.
Go with a mix of chocolatey, chewy, crunchy, and sour so there’s a little something for everyone (or just you, we’re not judging). Toss in a handful of salted nuts, maybe a few apple slices if you’re feeling like you want something on the plate that didn’t come from a wrapper.
It’s a little ‘treat yo self’, a little nostalgic, and just grown-up enough to feel like something you planned – even if it all came together 10 minutes before the doorbell stopped ringing.
A Hygge-Style Halloween: Candy Paired With Medly Wine
A fun Halloween can look like a sofa piled with cozy blankets, a cinnamon candle flickering, and a Halloween wine and candy tasting flight built from your candy stash. Our pairings bring a playful twist to a cozy night, invite friends over, or savor the solo moment. Either way, you just created a whole mood.
Medly wines are available online, come with a ready-to-pour spout on an eco-friendly pouch filled with zero-sugar organic wine from Mediterranean biodynamic vineyards. All at a price point that beats bottom-shelf bottles.
Ready to stock your bar cart and candy bowl? Medly’s organic lineup brings the chic to your spooky season.
