Thanks to Vivino, those of us who covet the time of year when Girl Scout Cookies abound, now have something with which to wash them down.
Pairing Girl Scout Cookies With Wine
The informative wine site Vivino did the legwork for us. Author Tracy Byrnes worked with Jessica Norris, wine director at New York City’s Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers, to undertake the arduous task of plowing through the 12 types of Girl Scout Cookies while sipping vino to determine the best pairings.
Here are their results. (Note: You may notice how some of the cookies have two names. That’s because they are actually produced by two bakers).
Thin Mint Cookies and Brunello:
Recommended Brunellos:
- Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 2003
- Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello Di Montalcino Pianrosso 2007
- Marchesi Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2009
Samoas (Caramel Delites) and Rioja:
Recommended Riojas:
- La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2004
- CVNE Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva 2007
- Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva 2006
Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties) and Amarone
Recommended Amarones:
- Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009
- La Colombaia La Colombaia Amarone della Valpolicella 2011
- Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2010
Trefoils and German Riesling:
Recommended Rieslings:
- Schmitt Söhne Riesling Relax 2014
- Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Blue Slate 2014
- Heinz Eifel Mosel Auslese Riesling 2012
Dos-Si-Dos and California Zinfandel:
Recommended Zinfandels:
- Michael David Rage Zinfandel 2012
- Robert Biale Vineyards Zinfandel Black Chicken 2013
- Turley Zinfandel Old Vines 2013
Cranberry Citrus Crisps and New Zealand Pinot Noir:
Recommended Pinot Noirs:
Lemonades and Italian Roero Arneis:
Roero Arneis recommendations:
- Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2014
- Vietti Arneis Roero 2013
- Monchiero Carbone Cecu D’la Biunda Roero Arneis 2012
Rah-Rah Raisins and a left bank Bordeaux:
Bordeaux recommendations:
- Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2005
- Château Haut-Marbuzet Saint-Estephe 2012
- Château Giscours Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2009
Savannah Smiles and Sancerre:
Sancerre recommendations:
- Henri Bourgeois Sancerre D’Antan 2012
- Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre 2014
- Patient Cottat Sancerre Anciennes Vignes 2013
Thanks-a-lot and Bandol Rouge:
Recommendation:
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2013
Toffee-tastic and Chateauneuf-du-Pape:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape recommendations:
- Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2010
- Domaine Duclaux Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2009
- Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2011
Trios and Washington State Syrah:
Recommended Syrahs:
- Novelty Hill Columbia Valley Syrah 2012
- Charles Smith K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah 2012
- L’Ecole No 41 Syrah 2011
What about pairing them with Hard Liquor?
Now if hard liquor is more your style, the folks over at Outside Magazine have those pairings for you here.
How About Beer?
The Woods Beer Co., a craft brewery in San Francisco created their own brews to pair with Girl Scout Cookies. Unfortunately, those are sold out. However, the fun wine badge shown on the first image of this post (and below) is available for purchase from The Woods Beer Co.
images courtesy of Vivino and The Girls Scouts