A Tasty Winter Sangria Recipe

Sangria is the perfect drink to enjoy during the summer and winter months. Below is a tasty winter sangria recipe that awaits you: 

Winter Sangria Recipe 

Ingredients:

  • 1 Bota Box Red Blend
  • 1 cup brandy
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 apple, cubed
  • 1 pear, cubed
  • 1 bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled

Instructions:

  1. Combine red wine, brandy, homemade simple syrup, fruit, and cinnamon sticks.  
  2. For best results, let sit covered in the refrigerator overnight. 
  3. Add sparkling cider before serving.
  4. Serve over ice or at room temperature. 
  5. Enjoy!

Best White Wines for Weekend Trips With Friends

Whether you are going to the mountains or the lake this winter, it’s nice to have wine options. Below are some light and white wines to share with friends: 

Three Finger Jack Chardonnay 

This full-bodied Chardonnay offers suave aromas nuanced with delicate white summer flowers, toasted almonds, and a hint of a whiskey barrel. Flavors of ripe fig, mango, lightly roasted marshmallow, and sliced pear segue to a creamy butterscotch finish balanced by natural acidity.

Z. Alexander Brown Chardonnay 

Fresh apples, pear flesh, squeezed lemon, and spring blossoms show on the nose of this bottling by Zac Brown. There is a strong sizzle of acidity, where zesty flavors of key lime arise.

Chloe Pinot Grigio 

On the palate, this Pinot Grigio displays flavors of juicy white peach, soft melon, crisp apple and floral honeysuckle with a subtle undertone of Meyer lemon.

The Best San Pellegrino Mocktail Recipe

Participating in Dry January doesn’t mean you have to compromise on tasty drinks all month! Enjoy this San Pellegrino mocktail recipe. 

Lime Mint Cooler 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 Limonata San Pellegrino
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice 
  • 3 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 8 mint leaves 
  • 1 lime slice

Instructions: 

  1. Muddle the mint in a sturdy glass 
  2. Add lime juice and agave nectar to the glass 
  3. Fill the glass with ice
  4. Top off with Limonata San Pellegrino
  5. Garnish with lime slice and additional mint leaves

3 Winter Wines You Should Taste

It’s the most wine-derful time of the year! Here are 3 wines from Coppola that you have to taste this winter: 

Coppola Prosecco  

Coppola Prosecco is a sparkling new member of the Diamond Collection. The prosecco is crafted from select grapes grown in Northeastern Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the Dolomite Mountains. It is characterized by exotic fruit floral aromas, and notes of apple, citrus, and white peach.

Coppola Claret 

Known as the crown jewel of the Diamond collection, this wine has diverse varietals and is complex. Both dark and luscious, this wine has fragrant notes, good length, sophisticated character, firm tannins, and a long finish.

Coppola Chardonnay

Coppola Chardonnay is an extremely well-balanced wine. This wine is flowing with flavors of juicy apple, guava, and melon. Light, natural, and lush, this wine is delicious until the last drop.