What to Sip With Your Favorite Watch Party Foods
The right wine pairing can elevate your game-day snacks and impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a crowd, bringing a bottle to a party, or just relaxing with a glass, we’ve got the perfect picks for bold flavors, crowd-pleasers, and conversation starters.
At We Olive, your go-to wine bar in Shreveport & Bossier City, we’ve crafted a winning lineup of boutique wines that pair perfectly with all your game-day favorites.
Game-Day Name Fits – Bold Wines for Big Plays
Big flavors deserve big wines. These picks bring bold character and winning pairings to your watch party spread.
- Son of a Butcher Sauvignon Blanc & Colombard + Chips, Dips & Salty Snacks – This zippy French white has bright citrus and crisp minerality, making it the perfect palate cleanser for creamy dips, salty chips, and guacamole.
- Roller Coaster Red Blend + Pizza & Cheesy Bites – Because game day is always a wild ride! This bold red is packed with black cherry, vanilla, and oak, making it an easy pairing for cheese-heavy snacks like pizza, flatbreads, and mozzarella sticks.
- The Charmer Cabernet Sauvignon + Smoked Meats & BBQ – This bourbon-barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and smooth, pairing beautifully with smoky BBQ, brisket, and grilled sausages.
- Into the Woods Cabernet Sauvignon + Burgers & Sliders – A full-bodied powerhouse, this Cabernet Sauvignon has dark blackberry, spiced cedar, and velvety tannins, making it perfect for juicy burgers, steak bites, or sliders.
Unexpected Wines That Will Keep Guests Talking
Want to bring a wine that’s as exciting as the game? These picks are sure to spark conversation:
- Grape Abduction Rosé (Slovenia) + Spiced Nuts & Charcuterie – A rare Slovenian wine with juicy berry flavors and a hint of violet, perfect for lighter charcuterie boards and spiced nuts.
- Bitch Grenache (Spain) + Nachos & Loaded Fries – The name gets attention, but the smooth, juicy cherry and chocolate flavors make it a fantastic match for loaded nachos, fries, or cheesy dips.
- Cherries & Rainbows GSM Blend (France) + Chicken Wings – A fresh, chillable red that’s light yet flavorful enough to handle BBQ wings or Asian-style chicken dishes.
- The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon (California) + Steak Bites & Sausages – A mystery in a bottle, rich and layered—perfect for heartier appetizers like steak skewers, sausages, and charcuterie.
Crowd-Pleasers for Every Palate
Need a versatile bottle that works with almost everything? These picks never disappoint:
- Tickle Me Pink Rosé + Spicy Wings & Sweet & Salty Snacks – This fun, flirty rosé is slightly sweet and ultra-refreshing, making it an ideal match for Buffalo wings, jalapeño poppers, chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel popcorn, and spicy-sweet wings.
- Sisters Forever Chardonnay + Grilled Chicken & Spinach Dip – Crisp and unoaked, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully with lighter foods like grilled chicken, creamy spinach dip, and hummus.
- Luke Merlot + Meatballs & Stuffed Mushrooms – A 93-point Merlot that’s smooth, rich, and works with savory appetizers like meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, and baked brie.
- Hidden Asset Red Blend + Bacon-Wrapped Anything – Layers of Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, and Petite Sirah, making it bold yet smooth—perfect for bacon-wrapped dates, jalapeño poppers, or brisket.
Where to Find the Best Game-Day Wines in Shreveport & Bossier City
Whether you’re hosting a watch party, heading to a friend’s house, or just looking for an excuse to enjoy great wine, We Olive is your go-to wine bar in Shreveport & Bossier City for boutique wines you won’t find anywhere else.
Stop by today and grab the perfect bottle before kickoff!
Open 10am-9pm
Bossier City: 2620 Beene Blvd
Shreveport: 6535 Youree Drive
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