Martin’s Rake Wine Collection
Martin’s Rake Winemaker, Pamela, introduces a New Zealand family of wines from the Mother Island. The weather is special there because there is not a lot of difference between night and day temperatures and the grapes are able to enjoy the sunshine. This family of wine is very bright and carries an acidity. It’s also described as lush and round yet has a bit of a floral appeal and is very expressive. It’s perfect for summer nights to share with friends.
Ogio Sparkling Rose
Winemaker, Linda Trotta, sees the Ogio Sparkling Rose as a refreshing, lively, and simple wine. The Ogio Sparkling Rose is not only beautiful to look at, with its really nice pink color, but also has nice flavors of fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries and a little bit of watermelon to enjoy. Ogio wines are perfect for toasting all of the special moments in your life. Pairs nicely with cheeses such as brie, goat cheese and goat brie.
Rue De Perle Provence Rose
Kurt Lorenzi, VP of Winemaking and Sourcing, thinks the Rue de Perle Provence Rose is a delectable Rose. Notes of fresh strawberries exist in both the aromas and the flavor, with a lovely lively acidity. Lorenzi likes to pair this wine with a dynamite cheese plate of favorite French cheeses or with melon wrapped in prosciutto. This wine takes him back to his backyard in the summertime sitting around with friends in the late afternoon just enjoying a glass in good company. Pairs nicely with Feta, Cheddar or Baby Swiss.
Storyteller Sauvignon Blanc
About last night a refreshing white wine that has vitality and is a great start to the party. This Sauvignon Blanc has ripe tropical fruit flavors. You will experience mango, pear and peach but this wine also has a good amount of acidity that helps balance it with food. The racy character matches well with anything that tends to have a little bit of richness such as pizza, as well as seafood dishes. Storyteller Sauvignon Blanc "About Last Night" also pairs well with brick muenster and gouda.
Storyteller Zinfandel
Matthew Schublach, Storyteller Wines Winemaker describes their Zinfandel, Fireside, as having bold, jammy, spicy flavors that you can enjoy with friends and family at a barbecue. It brings to mind good experiences shared with friends at that backyard event that we so much enjoy. It pairs well with brisket.
White Christmas Sangria
In continuing with all of our holiday beauties — may we introduce you to your entire family’s new favorite Christmas beverage: our White Christmas Sangria! It’s a white wine sangria with all the perfect christmas-y fruits to brighten up your holiday!
Per usual — it is simple to make and delicious to drink!
Here’s what you’ll need:
-1 bottle Storyteller Sauvignon Blanc
-1 bottle Sparkling White Grape Juice
-Fresh apples, sliced
-Fresh oranges, sliced
-Fresh limes, sliced
-1 1/2 cups cranberries
-Fresh rosemary sprigs
And here’s how you make it:
In a large pitcher, add your fruit and pour your wine over the fruit. Next, pour your sparkling white grape juice and stick it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. As you know — the longer it sits, the more the fruity taste will infuse into it! When it’s ready to serve, pour into wine glasses and garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary!
And voila! It’s THAT easy! And that pretty, too! Not to mention, delicious…but you already could have guessed that!
We think this will make the perfect Christmas party drink — just double, triple, quadruple — whatever you like! — the recipe to make sure everyone gets a glass or 3!!
Merry Christmas and CHEERS to you and yours this holiday season!
Holiday Mixer Guide
Looking for the PERFECT guide to all the BEST holiday mixers!? Look no further! You already know your friends at Corks + Cheers have you taken care of with all your holiday drink needs, which is why we’ve put together this Holiday Mixer Guide to give you a handful of mixer options to serve up this holiday season — and we’ve even got your dessert covered as we’ve given you the perfect Lindt chocolate pairing to go with each drink!
Here’s what we’ve got for you:
Citrus Rosemary Spritz paired with Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar or Lindt Excellence Sea Salt Bar
Cranberry Fizz paired with Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar or Lindt Excellence Sea Salt Bar
Peppermint Ice Cream Mimosa paired with Lindt Classic Recipe White Chocolate Bar
Blueberry Lime Spritz paired with Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Bar or Lindt Excellence Sea Salt Bar
Just print out the detailed recipe cards provided and get to mixing!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL of our Corks + Cheers friends! We are wishing you the most joyful season ever! CHEERS!
Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re so happy to be bringing you the most wonderful drinks of the year, too! Today, it’s our gorgeous Pomegranate Prosecco Smash with everyone’s favorite — Ogio Prosecco!
Here’s what you’ll need:
-Crushed ice
-2 oz Cranberry Pomegranate juice
-1 tsp maple syrup
-6 oz Ogio Prosecco
-1 tbsp pomegranate arils
-Fresh rosemary sprigs
And here’s how you make it:
In a glass, add your crushed ice and top with 2 oz of cranberry-pomegranate juice. Next, add your maple syrup, then top with your Ogio Prosecco. To finish, add a tablespoon of pomegranate arils and a sprig of rosemary! And if you really want to make it better, pair it with a Lindt 70% Cocoa Bar! SO. DARN. DELISH!!
This little beauty is sure to make everyone’s spirits bright this season! We can’t wait to hear how much you and your loved ones enjoy this!
A big holiday ‘Cheers!’ to each and every one of you!
Witches Brew
Spoooooky SZN is here and we have the BEST little show-stopper to brew at all your haunted gatherings this week! It’s our very own Witches Brew featuring our Ogio Prosecco and it is so good it’s SCARY! See what we did there!?
Aside from the fact that the entire aesthetic of the whole drink is absolutely spot on for your parties, the taste itself makes it a fan favorite every single time! Plus, it’s a total cinch to make!
Here’s what you’ll need
-2 oz Apple Cider
-2 oz Bourbon
-2 oz Ginger Ale
-2 oz Ogio Prosecco
-Dry Ice
And here’s how you make it:
In a large punch bowl, or a caldron if you have one — combine all the liquid ingredients, topping it all off with your Ogio Prosecco. (Despire the recipe only calling for 2 oz, we recommend pouring in however much bubbly your haunted little heart desires! Once the liquid ingredients are all combined, drop in a few pieces of your dry ice to bring the brew to life!
Grab some cups, fill them with ice, and once your dry ice has finished bubbling, pour and enjoy! Happy Halloween, y’all! Have a great time celebrating!