Wine Pairings with Apothic

by Sandy Joe Karpetz | Oct . 28 . 2016 | Food + Drink, Lifestyle

WHAT TO PAIR WITH APOTHIC WINE

As we quickly dip into the colder months, entertaining friends at home (and inside) becomes a bigger part of my social life. One of my favourite ways to do that is arranging a charcuterie spread with complementing wine pairings. I started with three kinds of Apothic Wine – Apothic Dark, Apothic White, and Apothic Red. All of which are reasonably priced and very easy to pair (not to mention, delightful to drink). I’m by no means an expert but here are some of the pairings that have been successful and well received in my experience.

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APOTHIC DARK & RED WINE PAIRINGS

The Apothic Dark has notes of coffee and dark chocolate as well as dark fruit flavours such as blueberry + blackberry. How many times can I say “dark” in one sentence? The Apothic Red is also dark and fruity but in a lighter way with black cherry and hints of vanilla and mocha.

I paired these reds with spicy soppressata, prosciutto (the thinner sliced, the better) and a strong Piave Vecchio. This cheese is deadly good.

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APOTHIC WHITE WINE PAIRINGS

The Apothic White is a blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Moscato which makes for a very interesting combination. The refreshing blend includes flavours of pineapple, peach, and apricot.

I paired the Apothic White with a triple cream Brie. A creamy Camembert, or mozzarella would work too!

PARTY GAMES

Another facet that I love about get-togethers is the age old tradition of playing games. Whether it’s getting to know acquaintances better, or finding out a new factoid about a close friend, Truth or Dare (Apothic stye of course) is an interesting way to spend your evening. Some of the choicest cards in the deck are: “Do your favourite 90’s dance move” (Definitely ‘The Carlton’) “What is your secret talent?” (I can roll my tongue into 3 loops) and “Act like your favourite animal” (that would be a sloth, naturally).

OTHER HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS

Cheese should be served at room temperature as this effects its texture (no one wants to eat rubbery brie). Take it out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving for best results.
Younger wines need 1-2 hours to aerate before serving.
White wines need around 2 1/2 hours chilling in the fridge before they reach their optimal serving temperature (insert chill sunglasses wearing emoji face)
If you’re looking for new ways to enhance your wine, head on over to Apothic.com for drink recipes!

This post was sponsored by Apothic. The views and opinions expressed in this blog, however, are purely my own.