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The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With Kraft mac and cheese: Chardonnay

Oldman says: "The butteriness of a rich Chardonnay from California or Australia adores the creaminess of this comforting classic."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With honey mustard pretzels: off-dry Riesling

Oldman says: "The sweet-sour nature of the pretzels flatters that of the Riesling, creating a gastronomic synergy of the Bavarian kind."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With popcorn: Chardonnay

Oldman says: "The creamy Chardonnay meets its match in the equally buttery popcorn and the wine's acidity finds favor with the popcorn's saltiness."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With Doritos: dry Lambrusco

Oldman says: "This savory red bubbly cools down the spicy, umami-laden flavors in this beloved snack, while the bubbles cut through the chips' oily charisma."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With barbecue potato chips: Rosé

Oldman says: "Dry and pink goes with everything but reaches the thin-air heights of greatness in the presence of barbecue potato chips."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With peppered beef jerky: Zinfandel

Oldman says: "Combining two of California's most savory passions — beefy, spicy jerky and meaty, peppery Zinfandel — will make your knees knock with delight."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With a grilled cheese sandwich: Pinot Noir

Oldman says: "My friend Steve hosts an annual event during which various bottles of smoky, fruit-forward Pinot Noir from the Russian River are paired with delectable, crispy grilled cheese."

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

The perfect wine to drink with Doritos, Fruit Loops, and 7 other cheap snacks in the back of any pantry

With Froot Loops: Australian sparkling Shiraz

Oldman says: "The intense berry character of this bubbly red provides a bridge to all manner of fruity foods, even that Saturday-morning bastion of unnatural fruit flavor, Froot Loops."

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