Royal Tokaji
5 Puttonyos Aszú (Blue Label)
Tokaj, Hungary
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with apricot?
For apricot, look for enough sweetness in the wine to match the food, balanced by acidity. Preparation and seasoning can change the pairing, even when the main ingredient stays the same.
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What to look for in the wine
Keep enough acidity in the wine
Tangy ingredients can make a low-acid wine seem flat. Choose a fresh wine for apricot and check the acidity reading where it is available. Taste your sauce before settling on the bottle.
Match the sweetness
A sweet dish can make a dry wine taste sharper and less fruity. Look for enough sweetness in the wine to match the recipe, with acidity to keep the combination from feeling heavy.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Groot Constantia
Grand Constance
Constantia, South Africa
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
- Its sweetness is a more suitable starting point for dessert
Kracher
Cuvée Auslese
Burgenland, Austria
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
- Its sweetness is a more suitable starting point for dessert
Peller Estates
Cabernet Franc Icewine
Niagara Peninsula, Canada
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
- Its sweetness is a more suitable starting point for dessert