Lights, camera, corkscrew! And don’t forget the popcorn! From the opening credits on the bottle to the parting shot of a finishing sip, good wine tells a great story ― just like a great movie. Just in time for your Oscars party prep, we’re sharing some of our favorite wine and popcorn pairings. 

Let’s start with the classics. Airpopped, “brutalist” popcorn sings alongside crispy, mineral-driven wines. We love it with AM Stein’s Wurzburg Silvaner 2023. Salty, buttery popcorn cries out for a rich, bold white like Guillaume Curveux’s Pouilly Fuisse 2022. However, if herbed popcorn with layered flavors is your favorite feature snack, a savory orange wine or floral white would make an amazing supporting actor. Try ‘Urig’ Roter Veltliner 2021 or Martha Stoumen’s Post-Flirtation White Blend 2023. 

Truffle popcorn goes great with light-medium reds that combine juicy berries with earthy notes. But don’t just take our word for it. Try your favorite truffle salted popcorn with Cave de Bissey Clos d’Augustin Bourgogne Rouge 2020 or Punset Barbera d’Alba 2022. 

Got a sweet tooth? We’ve got wine for that. Off-dry wines, such as Fritz Muller Perlwein, with its effervescent texture sing alongside the sweet and savory combination of flavors in kettle corn like Glinda and Elphaba at Shiz Academy. Pair your favorite chocolate and caramel popcorn recipe with PM Spirits Project Amontillado Sherry or Henry of Pelham’s delightful Riesling Ice Wine. “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” just got tastier!