Salty snacks like chips or popcorn

Pairing: Salty snacks like chips or popcorn

Potato Chips or Tortilla Chips: The salty, crispy base adds crunch and flavor.
Popcorn: A classic light snack, easily customizable with seasonings like butter or cheese.
Wine (choose based on pairing): Essential for complementing and contrasting with the salty flavors; options include:

Chenin Blanc: Its fruitiness balances the lightness of popcorn.
Pinot Noir: Complements the flavors of salted chips.
Lambrusco: The slight fizz and sweetness pair well with spicier snacks like flavored chips

Select Your Snacks: Choose a variety of salty snacks such as plain popcorn, cheese-flavored chips, or spicy tortilla chips.
Prepare Popcorn: If making popcorn, pop kernels in an air popper or stovetop. Lightly season with salt or melted butter.
Serve Chips: Open bags of assorted chips and place them in bowls.
Chill the Wine: Ensure your selected wine is chilled (especially whites and sparkling).
Set Up Tasting: Arrange the snacks and wine side by side. Encourage guests to taste different combinations, noting which pairings they enjoy most.
Enjoy: Savor each bite and sip, observing how the flavors interact.