Some folks are nursing a nasty hangover today, but not from overdoing it with alcohol, just sugar. Easter and candy go hand-in-hand, so whether you bought yourself some holiday sweets or swiped them from your kid’s basket or maybe even got a special delivery from the Easter Bunny, you may have a lot of candy in the house right now.

That’s a good problem to have, and if you know the best wine to sip with all those treats? Even better. You can always just pour a glass of whatever wine you prefer and have a candy free for all, or you can take these recommendations from a wine expert on the best varieties to pair with your Easter candy.

Jelly beans and sauvignon blanc - If you eat them by the handful, you’re getting a dozen different flavors at one. That can make pairing a little tricky, but sauvignon blanc is a good choice as it helps balance out all those fruity flavors in the jelly beans.
Chocolate bunny and cabernet sauvignon - A staple in any Easter basket, the simple chocolate bunny needs a wine that’s also straightforward. A cab sav with flavors of black raspberries and cherries goes nicely with the strong cocoa in the bunny, but you’ll still have to decide whether to eat it feet or ears first.
Peeps and chardonnay - They’re possibly the most iconic Easter candy, and they’re nothing if not sweet, so you’ll need something nice and crisp to enjoy with Peeps. A chardonnay with pear and apple flavors will enhance the marshmallowy-sugar treats, not overwhelm them.
Reese’s Eggs and merlot - There’s a lot of terrible Easter candy out there, but this isn’t one of them. They’re basically a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in an egg shape and they’re the most popular candy for the holiday in the U.S. While they’re incredibly tasty on their own, if you’re looking for a wine to pair with the Reese’s Eggs, wine pro Colin Joliat says a merlot with black cherry, vanilla and chocolate is the way to go.

Other recommendations for popular Easter candy include:

Cadbury Creme Eggs with Prosecco
Robin’s Eggs with merlot
Sour Patch Bunnies with pinot grigio

Source: Boozist

Christa Cooper