I loved days 14-19 of Aldi’s Advent Calendars! It is so much fun to taste all of the various wines. Some of the wines are completely new to me and most are international.
Day 14
Wine: Italian Red Blend—Flavors of plum, raspberry and black current; Pairs well with light pasta, cold meat, and white cheese. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Aged Cheddar (Repeat of Day 3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Baked Apple Truffle—White chocolate outside and light apple flavor inside. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 15
Day 14
Wine: Italian Red Blend—Flavors of plum, raspberry and black current; Pairs well with light pasta, cold meat, and white cheese. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Aged Cheddar (Repeat of Day 3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Baked Apple Truffle—White chocolate outside and light apple flavor inside. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 15
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand—Crisp citrus and passion fruit with intense lime and gooseberry; Serve chilled on own or serve with fish and chips, herbed salads, and lightly spiced fish
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Cheese: White Cheddar—Delicious and creamy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Crème Brûlée Truffle (Repeat of Day 3). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 16
Wine: Carignan from France—Flavors of prune and black cherry; Can be served at room temperature; Pairs well with red meat, casseroles or mature cheeses. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Edam (Repeat of Day 12). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Cappuccino Truffle (Repeat of Day 5). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 17
Wine: Viogner from France—Has aromas of fruit salad, apricots, and soft almonds; dry and full-bodied; Serve chilled with salad, cheese, or chicken. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Tomato and Olive Gouda— (Repeat of Day 8). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Baked Apple Truffle (See Day 14). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 18
Wine: Red Blend from Spain—Has a ripe, spicy aroma; Flavors of salt, black fruits, and pepper; Serve at room temperature and pair with red meat dishes, sausages, cheeses or roasted vegetables. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Gouda (Repeat of Day 2). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Orange Mousse Caramel Truffle (Repeat of Day 11). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 19
Wine: White Zinfandel from California—Lively and refreshing taste of ripe strawberries and watermelon; Serve chilled on its own or with pork, chicken, salads or creamy soft cheeses. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: White Cheddar—(Repeat of Day 15). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Latte Macchiato Truffle (Repeat of Day 1). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Only four days left to review!! Happy Christmas Eve to all!
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Cheese: White Cheddar—Delicious and creamy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Crème Brûlée Truffle (Repeat of Day 3). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 16
Wine: Carignan from France—Flavors of prune and black cherry; Can be served at room temperature; Pairs well with red meat, casseroles or mature cheeses. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Edam (Repeat of Day 12). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Cappuccino Truffle (Repeat of Day 5). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 17
Wine: Viogner from France—Has aromas of fruit salad, apricots, and soft almonds; dry and full-bodied; Serve chilled with salad, cheese, or chicken. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Tomato and Olive Gouda— (Repeat of Day 8). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Baked Apple Truffle (See Day 14). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 18
Wine: Red Blend from Spain—Has a ripe, spicy aroma; Flavors of salt, black fruits, and pepper; Serve at room temperature and pair with red meat dishes, sausages, cheeses or roasted vegetables. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: Gouda (Repeat of Day 2). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Orange Mousse Caramel Truffle (Repeat of Day 11). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Day 19
Wine: White Zinfandel from California—Lively and refreshing taste of ripe strawberries and watermelon; Serve chilled on its own or with pork, chicken, salads or creamy soft cheeses. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheese: White Cheddar—(Repeat of Day 15). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chocolate: Latte Macchiato Truffle (Repeat of Day 1). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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| Aldi Advent Calendars—Days 14-19 |
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