Recipes
Pop & Pour
No Emmys® watch party is complete without a great glass of wine and a salty snack. Whether you’re a red carpet devotee, cheering on your favorite nominees or celebrating this year’s winners, these chef-curated popcorn seasonings are thoughtfully paired with Decoy wines to elevate every bite. From the first award to the final standing ovation, they’re the perfect way to bring a little extra flavor to television’s biggest night. Try them all and post your favorite pairings by tagging @decoywine and @televisionacad during Emmy® season.
Pop the popcorn. Pour the wine. Celebrate the Emmys®.
Brown Butter Meyer Lemon Salt
Pairs best with Decoy Chardonnay
Rich, nutty brown butter layered with soft citrus from Meyer lemon for a balanced, elegant finish.
Ingredients
Method
Step 1
Heat butter until golden, stir in whey powder and heat until browned.
Step 2
Strain out the whey solids and while still hot, mix in the lemon zest, and salt.
Step 3
Pulse until evenly distributed.
Step 4
Pulse until evenly distributed.
Porcini & Rosemary Salt
Pairs best with Decoy Pinot Noir
Earthy porcini and aromatic rosemary create a savory depth that mirrors the wine’s subtle forest-floor character.
Ingredients
Method
Step 1
Heat salt to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Combine porcini powder and rosemary in a bowl.
Step 3
Pour hot salt over mixture and stir well.
Step 4
Allow to cool completely before storing.
African Berberi Spiced Salt
Pairs best with Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromatic and layered with paprika, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, -driven depth, offering a warm, savory complexity that highlights Cabernet from a more nuanced and unexpected angle without any heat.
Ingredients
Method
Step 1
Heat salt to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Place berbere spice in a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Pour hot salt over spice and stir until evenly coated.
Step 4
Cool completely and store airtight.
Tajín-Lime Salt
Pairs best with Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and zesty with tangy lime and a gentle chili kick that enhances the wine’s crisp acidity and freshness
Ingredients
Method
Rub a lime wedge along the edge of your glass to moisten it
Dip the glass into a flat dish containing a mix of 1 part Tajín and 1 part coarse sea salt