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El Coto Blanco Rioja This refreshing Spanish white wine is made with Viura grapes, native to the area. Light and floral on the nose, this delightful summer wine has lingering tangerine and zesty lime notes. I would 100% recommend this wine for summer sipping or for use in your favorite white sangria recipe! Martha Stoumen Mendocino Benchlands Blend
Chelsey Malstrom, Seven Sisters Spirits, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
This red is light, bright and organic! The lovely blend is 60% Nero d 'avola and 40% Zinfandel. Martha Stoumen is an incredibly talented California winemaker with a gorgeous lot of limited produced wines. Bright cherries and plums mingle together for a fun herbal component you will enjoy. This wine is extremely food-friendly and pairs well with anything off the grill!
Cheers! Chelsey Malstrom
Summer Sangria
INGREDIENTS: 3 medium oranges, cut into wedges (or 1 cup orange juice) 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 (750 milliliter) bottle good-quality white wine, chilled 2 ounces brandy, optional 2
⁄3 cup white sugar
2 cups club soda (prosecco or ginger ale) METHOD:
Servings: 8 servings Yield: 1 pitcher
White wine sangria is light, refreshing and an ideal drink for a hot summer day. It’s easy to make and requires only a few, easy ingredients. Sangria has many amazing variations but, basically, you’ll need a good-quality white wine, fruit, a bubbly component such as lemon soda, club soda or prosecco, and an optional liqueur, like brandy. Strongly associated with Spain, sangria dates back to Roman times when drinking wine with herbs and fruits was considered safer than consuming water. Today, this simple, no-hassle drink is most welcome with savory and spicy appetizers such as shrimp, small tapas or charcuterie boards. Enjoy!
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