Super Bowl XLV is approaching fast and everyone should have a good idea what food will be on the menu for the big game. Beer is probably the beverage choice for over 70% of you, but I'm calling an audible to put a twist in your gameplan. Here's a few typical Super Bowl foods and some pairing ideas:

Pizza. An extremely popular choice which needs a beverage that can stand up to sweet, tangy tomatoes, cheese and topping choices. You're going to need a wine with decent body and acidity to play with the tomato, some tannin for any meat, spice and juicy red fruit to enhance the experience. I love Sangiovese, like Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano ($15.99), or a Zinfandel like Foxglove ($12.99).

Buffalo Wings. Food like this is synonymous with sports viewing. You'll definitely need some body on the wine along with some sweetness to pair with the spiciness of the wings and saltiness of the blue cheese. I like Riesling, like Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler QbA ($12.99), Pinot Gris like Seven Hills ($13.99) or a very fruity Australian red like Mitolo "Jester" Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.99).

Chili. The crockpots will be working overtime this weekend and you're going to need a wine with body, meatiness, acidity and spiciness to stand up your recipe. Syrah/Shiraz is perfect for this dish, and I'd go with Ben Glaetzer Heartland Shiraz ($13.99) or Four Vines Paso Robles Syrah ($13.99).

Burgers. Many will be firing up the grill for some burger delight. You'll need a beefy wine with some tannins, body and ripe fruit to help you take a bite out of that charred flavor. I love Malbec for the task, especially Cueva de las Manos Malbec Reserve ($12.99).

Hot Dogs. Another popular meat choice, this depends mostly upon how you'll be topping it. For the typical Chicago-style, I like my German Riesling choice we used for the wings. For a chili dog, go with the Syrah/Shiraz choices from the chili.