Wine tasting doesn’t always need linen napkins and hushed voices. Sometimes, it needs a couch, good company… and a bowl of crisps. At OneGrape Wines, we’re firm believers that wine should be enjoyed your way—and yes, that includes pairing it with your favourite chips.
Surprisingly (or maybe delightfully), crisps and wine can be a seriously good match. The key is balancing salt, fat, acidity, and flavour intensity. Let’s break the rules a little and turn snack time into a tasting experience.
Salt & Bubbles: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser
Pair with: Sparkling wine, MCC, or a crisp bubbly
Salt loves bubbles. Classic salted potato chips paired with a sparkling wine create a mouth-watering combo where the acidity cuts through the oil and the bubbles refresh your palate.
✨ Why it works:
Salt heightens fruit flavours in wine
High acidity cleanses the palate
Try this with: Lightly salted or sea-salt crisps—keep it simple and let the wine shine.
Cheese & Onion Meets Chenin Blanc
Pair with: Chenin Blanc or Chenin-based blends
Cheese & onion crisps are bold, savoury, and a little funky—just like a good Chenin Blanc. The wine’s natural acidity balances the richness, while its fruit-forward character plays beautifully with oniony sweetness.
✨ Why it works:
Chenin’s freshness offsets the cheese flavour
Fruit notes complement caramelised onion tones
OneGrape tip: Serve slightly chilled for maximum freshness.
Sour Cream & Onion + Chardonnay = Comfort Pairing
Pair with: Chardonnay or Chardonnay blends
Creamy crisps love a wine with texture. A well-balanced Chardonnay mirrors the smoothness of sour cream while offering enough acidity to keep things lively.
✨ Why it works:
Creamy meets creamy
Subtle oak adds warmth and depth
Perfect for movie nights, weekend snacks, or when “just one glass” turns into two.
Sweet Chilli Heat & Rosé
Pair with: Rosé
Sweet chilli crisps bring sugar, spice, and crunch—Rosé brings juicy fruit and freshness. Together? Magic. The wine cools the heat while enhancing the sweet notes.
✨ Why it works:
Slight sweetness tames the spice
Refreshing finish keeps things balanced
This is a summer favourite and an easy crowd-pleaser.
BBQ Chips & Red Wine Boldness
Pair with: Shiraz, Pinotage, or Dry Red blends
Smoky, sweet, and savoury BBQ crisps need a wine that can keep up. Enter bold reds with ripe fruit and spice.
✨ Why it works:
Smoky flavours echo the wine’s spice
Tannins balance sweetness
Pro tip: Choose reds with softer tannins for an easy-drinking snack pairing.
Truffle or Black Pepper Chips = Pinotage Territory
Pair with: Pinotage
Fancy crisps deserve a wine with character. Earthy, peppery, or truffle-flavoured chips pair beautifully with Pinotage’s savoury depth.
✨ Why it works:
Earthy flavours align perfectly
Pepper notes enhance complexity
Ideal for when you want to snack and impress.
The Golden Rule: Have Fun With It
There are no wrong answers—only delicious discoveries. Grab a few bags, open a bottle from OneGrape Wines, and taste your way through the pairings. You might be surprised by what works.
Because wine doesn’t have to be formal. Sometimes, it’s best enjoyed with crumbs on the table and a smile on your face.
🥂 Cheers to pairing crisps with class—OneGrape style.
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