Disclaimer: Thank you to CK Mondavi for providing this sponsored posts. Although I am a CK Mondavi Ambassador, all opinions are my own.
I’m honored to announce today that I have been chosen to be a CK Mondavi Ambassador in 2017. Over the course of this year, I have shared various other recipes like Mid-Autumn Festival Sangria Recipe and Sweet Sensations Summer Cocktail using CK Mondavi wines. I have enjoyed the relationship with CK Mondavi for their mission statement and wonderful family oriented values. Today, I’m partnering with CK Mondavi and PRÉSIDENT® Cheese to bring you my Holiday Black Cherry Wine Dip and easy holiday entertaining tips.
Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips
I am an advocate for always having appetizers for guests. Cooking can be unpredictable. While I have a time set for the meal to be on the table, it isn’t set in stone. Having a cheese platter and wine available for my guests creates a comfort level for everyone. Plus, it gets everyone around the table for fabulous conversation.
Pair Your Wine and Cheese
Since wines pair so well with cheeses, be sure to understand a bit more about what wines will do well with what flavors. CK Mondavi lists their wines with what floral and flavors each present. For example, medium-full bodied wines, such as Chardonnay and Merlot, do well with mild, medium and salty cheeses. You can easily give your guests a dance of flavor by properly paring your wine and cheeses.
Make Your Cheese Platter Stand Out
When you put out your cheese platter for your guests, be sure to add a few embellishments. Use ramekins for dips and fun holiday touch to the board. Lay out your crackers in a nice spread. Having an eye-pleasing cheese platter with fruits and easy holiday dip recipes will leave your guests asking for your secret ingredient.
For my cheese platters this year, I will be depending on PRÉSIDENT® brie and RONDELÉ® BY PRÉSIDENT®. The brie is a perfect creamy texture with Holiday Black Cherry Wine Dip. CK Mondavi is also helping you save this holiday season.
More Ideas and Recipes
For other ideas for your entertaining and easy holiday recipes using CK Mondavi wines, be sure to follow #CKMondaviHoliday on Instagram and Twitter. You’ll be sure to find something to intrigue your holiday cheer. Thank you again to CK Mondavi for having me on this fun journey in 2017. I can’t wait to share more amazing recipes with everyone!
Holiday Black Cherry Wine Dip
Ingredients
- 750ml bottle of CK Mondavi Scarlet Five
- 1 cup sugar
Recipe
- Pour entire bottle of CK Mondavi Scarlet Five into a 2.5-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in a cup of sugar and stir.
- Let wine and sugar come to a boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar completely.
- Once dip has a syrup texture, pull from heat and let cool.
- When cooled, pour dip into a serving bowl.
- Use berries, cheese, and crackers to enjoy this dip. It will be a thinner texture from other dips to coat the berries and cheese with just enough flavor to bring out the senses.
Holiday Black Cherry Wine Dip
Holiday Black Cherry Wine Dip that is an easy holiday dip recipe for your cheese platter. Great for party appetizer ideas.
- 750 ml bottle of CK Mondavi Scarlet Five
- 1 cup sugar
- Pour entire bottle of CK Mondavi Scarlet Five into a 2.5-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in a cup of sugar and stir.
- Let wine and sugar come to a boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar completely.
- Once dip has a syrup texture, pull from heat and let cool.
- When cooled, pour dip into a serving bowl.
- Use berries, cheese, and crackers to enjoy this dip. It will be a thinner texture from other dips to coat the berries and cheese with just enough flavor to bring out the senses.