The perfect wine pairing for Cheetos - and other pairings you never thought you'd try but definitely should

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Where is the corkscrew?

Many people still think of wine exclusively as a compliment for fine dining. And it is a great compliment to a special meal. But if that is the only time you break open a bottle of wine, you are missing out. It truly can be an everyday (or many times a week) accompaniment to meals... and snacks! Yes, wine and cheese is a great pairing. And a great steak and Cabernet Sauvignon or oysters and a crisp Chardonnay are classic combinations for a reason. But there are many other combinations that I love and recommend trying.

I've suggested 14 wines specific wines to pair with 8 common snacks/meals that I've tried and enjoyed tremendously. Most of these wines are widely available but the important thing isn't the specific wine but the style of wine selected. Go to your favorite wine store and ask for something similar and you should find a good substitute for most of these wines very easily.

Let's begin our tasting.