Recipes & Pairings — Drink - Wine

Why should our sweet red wines just be enjoyed in our glass? We think of them as dessert anyways, so incorporating them into our desserts is like a match made in heaven. Drizzle this sauce over ice cream, cake, or basically anything that’ll soak up that delicious sauce in all the right ways. This recipe for a Summer Cherry Wine Sauce from A-Squared is just what we need this spring and summer! YIELD: Roughly 6 Glasses    ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 70 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ cups of sweet red wine 2 tbs dark brown sugar 1 lbs cornstarch...

Super bowl parties typically call for supremely large spreads of savory foods making it hard to narrow down the alcohol you’ll be stocking your bar with. Here are some streamlined pairings (and a couple tips) with a few of the most popular super bowl party menu items that’ll help you stock your fridge with just the right stuff! Overview: Spicy & Acidic Dishes: Pair with low acidity, hoppy ale or bubbly wine to cut the heat and acidity. Meat Dishes: Pair with lighter style beers or deep, jammy red wine to compliment the flavors. Fried Foods: Pair with lighter style...

Having an influx of guests for the holidays and struggling to find the perfect pairing? Check out these quick and simple pairings for some of our favorite cheeses courtesy of Sartori! Balsamic BellaVitanoWines: Chardonnay, Asti Spumanti, Pinot Noir, SherryBeers: Pale Ales, Smoked Porters, Weizen, WeizenbockFood: Almonds, Crusty Artisan Bread, Dates, Raisins, Smoked Turkey Espresso BellaVitanoWines: Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sherry, ShirazBeers: Barley Wine, Fruit Beers, Porter, Stout, Trappist Style BeerFood: Bagels, Chocolate, Dried Apricots, Nuts, Sweet Pastries Merlot BellaVitanoWines: Merlot, Pinot Noir, ShirazBeers: Hoppy Pilsners, India Pale Ale, Wheat BeerFood: Crusty Artisan Bread, Crusty French Bread, Dried Fruit, Dried Nuts Rosemary and Olive Oil...

December 20th is National Sangria Day! Check out our recipe below for Wine Gourmet's House Sangria thats kicked up with a little vodka and brandy!  YIELD: Roughly 6 Glasses    ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 70 minutes Ingredients 1 750ml bottle of wine* 1/4 cup of pulp-free orange juice 1/3 cup 7-UP 1 tbs fresh lime juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbs vodka** 2 tbs brandy** 1 stick of cinnamon Fresh Fruit Pears Granny Smith Apples Blueberries White and red seedless grapes Strawberries Oranges Instructions Mix all ingredients Taste for desired sugar and vodka flavors.  Dice pears, Granny Smith Apples, blueberries,...

Did you know Pinot noir is the hardest grapes to grow? National Pinot Noir Day is Saturday, August 18th and it’s prompted us to explain why some wine lovers make a big deal about Pinot Noir and you should too. Click here to read our full blog post on why Pinot noir is the hardest grape to grow! With National Rum Day and National Pinot Noir Day in the same week we’re celebrating with Pinot noir and rum Sangria! Click here for a delicious recipe we found from Kitchen Confidante!