For many people, an ideal way to relax is with a glass of delicious wine. Mike and I love to indulge in what he calls a "sampler platter". Basically, I slice up a variety of cheese, add some crackers, and some grapes if we have them, and we enjoy a delicious dinner or evening snack. CK Mondavi wines are the perfect addition to our sampler platter nights!
I recently had the opportunity to sample a variety of CK Mondavi wines though a Clever Girls Collective campaign. I received 4 wines to try: Chardonnay, Scarlet Five, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Blond Five. The Blond Five paired perfectly with our cheese and crackers. We also enjoyed the Chardonnay with our Smoked Mozzarella Chicken Pasta. These wines were a fantastic way to sit back, relax, and enjoy a warm Summer evening on the back deck.
Let me tell you a little bit about CK Mondavi. Though it was my first experience with this wine, it is available in every US state, so be sure to look for it next time you get groceries! Plus, it is extremely reasonably priced, under $10 a bottle! CK Mondavi is the perfect wine for your 4th of July or other Summer celebrations. The owner of CK Mondavi, Marc Mondavi, was born on July 4th and turns 60 this year; I'm sure he'll be celebrating with a glass of wine on July 4th! CK Mondavi was established in the 1940's and remains a family-owned business that has thrived for four generations to produce fine wines.
Not only is it the only wine in this price point to be 100% American made and grown, but a percentage of sales goes to supporting veterans. That's right, a percentage of each bottle sold between May and August this year will be donated to Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund (up to $50,000)! The IFHF is an organization that is funded entirely by public donations and supports the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. You can learn more about them at www.fallenheroesfund.org.
You can make your own sampler platter, it's easy!
Sampler Platter
Serves 2
Ingredients:
8-10 slices Colby Jack cheese
8-10 slices Pepperoni Wrapped Mozzarella Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
16-20 crackers
8-10 slices pepperoni or summer sausage
1 bunch of grapes
Arrange cheese, meat, crackers and grapes on a plate. Serve with wine. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
