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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v15n07)
The Wine Scene: by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Mar. 30, 2018

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SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE
When the sample bottle of wine infused with coffee arrived, I thought, oh puh-leeze. When the snow started to fall and kept falling on March 24th, I thought, oh puh-leeze. Sunshine and great dog walking days to 10 inches of snowman snow in 24 hours. Maybe we DO need wine with caffeine if for no other reason than as an energetic boost to shovel that spring snow.
I'm a fan of the Apothic brand. The red blends are some of the best values on the shelf. Winemaker Deb Juergenson isn't afraid to try new methods either. Apothic Inferno is aged in whiskey barrels. But why add cold brew coffee? Turns out Juergenson is a fan of the chilly pick me up. She's not alone. Bloomberg News reports sales of cold brew coffee grew 80% in 2017. Juergenson got hot for the cool drink when she realized the technique and flavors were similar to blending and aging wine. Cold brew uses more grounds which means a longer steep but a smoother finish. Cold temps further reduce the bitterness and enhance the silky mouthfeel. What's left is more delicate mocha notes which complement the dark red fruit notes of the wine blend.
Apothic Brew is dry so don't think it's a dessert wine. The rule of thumb for pairing wine and dessert remains the same, your wine needs to be sweeter than dessert. The chocolate, blackberry, notes of the wine would be better served with savory foods-perhaps chipotle sauced ribs, or coffee rubbed brisket.
Apothic Brew is a limited release. Lets hope the spring snow is too. In the meantime, remember it's 5 pm or 5 am somewhere....



Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at jill@broadripplegazette.com
Also on INSTAGRAM @jaditmire




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