You see it on all the Facebook profiles, you’ve gotten the flier in the mailbox, and you’ve been cornered outside of the grocery store. There’s no mistaking it – it’s Girl Scout cookie time!
My husband and I have had a pantry full of Girl Scout Cookies since well before we had children. This year happens to also be our girls’ first year in Girl Scouts. I don’t know how eager they are to sell these, so we’re likely to have a pretty big stash this year, of which, I’ll be up finishing them off when they go to bed with a glass of wine. Yes, I said Girls Scout Cookies and wine – Don’t act like I’m the only one!
So, in honor of National Drink Wine Day (I can’t remember the exact day for this, but I’m still celebrating)…
Here’s a guide to Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings:
Do-Si-Dos
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir
The oatmeal cookie/peanut butter combination pairs well with a spicy yet light & fruit forward Pinot Noir.
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Samoas
Wine Pairing: Sparkling White Wine or Sherry
The subtle coconut and caramel flavors that come with each bite of these Samoas actually pair best with a more distinctly flavored or sweet wine.
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Savannah Smiles
Wine Pairing: Brut Champagne
Lemon flavored and powdered sugar-covered Savannah Smiles offer a tart lemon flavor, best offset by a dry (or Brut) Champagne.
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Tagalongs
Wine Pairing: Red Zinfandel
The savory chocolate and peanut butter combination definitely pairs well with the dark cherry or berry flavors often found in a Red Zinfandel.
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Thin Mints
Wine Pairing: Merlot
This classic chocolate mint flavored cookie pairs best with a medium bodied, fruit forward red wine.
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Trefoils
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay
This rich and buttery favorite is definitely complimented by its rich and buttery wine counterpart.
So readers, what’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookies and wine pairing?
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