Jackie's Unconventional Wine Pairings
It's no secret Ancona's staff is passionate about wine, beer, and spirits. So it should come as no surprise that we pair bottles with our favorite music, books, and movies. That's right, wine and beer pairings are not limited to what's on your plate! Just as one selects the perfect dish to pair alongside a glass of Cabernet or IPA, care must be taken when pairing bottles with what's in your library, on your turntable, or waiting in your Netflix cue. On your next adventure to pick up a few favorite bottles of wine, think about what to pair them with. The process can be a challenge, but the end result is very satisfying and a lot of fun. Here are a few pairings I've made over the past couple of weeks:
2008 Bodegas Olarra Rioja Cerro Anon Reserva & Casablanca: What a fool I was to fall for a wine like you! This Rioja's menacing red cherry and exotic spice driven profile oozes with drama and mirrors the stylistic qualities of film noir. A bottle of Veuve may have been a more appropriate choice for Casablanca, but the this Tempranillo is as irresistible as Humphrey Bogart. Here's looking at you, kid.
2012 A. et P. de Villaine Aligote Bouzeron & The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: Crafted by one of the greatest winemakers to ever live, this attractive white shows lively flavors matched by an urbane and sophisticated minerality. This Aligote is Prince Charming-esque in style, with slight debaucherous undertones -- a refined criminal of sorts, wooing your palate and leaving your heart aching for more.
About the author:
Jackie is Ancona's Web Director and has been with the store since 2008. Jackie is Level 2 certified with the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust and earned an Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits. She is currently studying to become a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators.