Chili Cheese Dip & Garnacha

DAY 3: 20 Days of Game Day Dips

The perfect last minute, "throw together and bake it at the party" kinda dip that will absolutely sack everyone else's snacks! Unless they're also making one of these dips, because let's be real — they're all awesome.

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Wine Pairing

Pair this easy, cheesy masterpiece with a Spanish Garnacha - a smooth and bold red wine style with a beautiful balance of fruitiness, earthiness, and spice!

The wine’s bright red fruit flavours — think raspberry, cherry, and red currant — cut through the rich, creamy layers of the dip, while it's subtle spice and earthiness complement the flavour intensity and spice from the chili and green chilies. While spicy food and high alcohol reds are not always a number one choice, there's just something special about pairing smooth Spanish reds with spicy, bold flavours!

Pairing Alternatives

If you’re looking for another wine that’s going to give you a similar pairing experience, try a Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Côtes du Rhône rouge, or Primitivo! If you’re looking for a different style of wine pairing, try a Cava, Rioja Blanco, or a Navarra Garnacha Rosé.

My Wine Recommendation

I paired this with the El Gos Garnatxa Negra - a bold and juicy red from Spain’s Priorat region that’s bursting with ripe red berry flavours with a hint of spice and earthy undertones. It’s smooth yet structured and fantastic with this dip! This one isn’t widely available, so here are some other great options:

• Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha

• Alvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat

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Recipe: Chili Cheese Dip