Wine Wednesday Cocktails And Wine Of The Week

Summer in a Glass 1 c Fresh Watermelon juice 3 oz. Spirit of choice 1 T Fresh lime juice ½ T Agave syrup Sparkling wine or water (optional) Fresh mint leaves or edible flower for garnish Prepare

Frozen Old Fashioned ½ Orange 3 Maraschino cherries 2 oz. Bourbon ½ oz. FloraLuna Old Fashioned syrup 3 dashes FloraLuna Cherry Vanilla bitters Put half an orange and three cherries in the freezer until frozen. Add the

Wine of the Week 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir Moshin Vineyards – $34 Aromas of rose petals, hibiscus and wild strawberry. Flavors of bright citrus like ruby grapefruit, watermelon. Succulent, sassy, mouthwatering, refreshing.

Wine of the Week Laurent Perrier Brut La Cuvee Champagne – $54.99 A delicious wine that is a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier. Laurent Perrier Blanc de Blanc Brut Nature – $99.99 This wine has grapes

Wine of the Week Katherine Goldschmidt Chelsea Merlot 2021 – $24.99 Very silky with great natural acidity, electricity, and tension. A savory, sassy, and salubrious wine!

Wine of the Week La Storia by Trentadue 2021 “Cuvee 32” Red Blend – $25.99 A very unique blend that is bright, beautiful and lush. Hints of huckleberry, baking spices, and juicy cassis.  

Can’t Be Beet 2 oz. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin 2 oz. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin With California Citrus 1 1/2 oz. Homemade Beet Shrub (Vinegar, Sugar, Fruit) 3/4 oz. Lime Juice 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice 1/2 oz.

Wine of the Week Benziger Family Winery Paradiso de Maria Sauvignon Blanc – $12.00 Benziger 2023 de Coelo Chardonnay – $65.00

Wine of the Week 2009 Wild Thing Carol Shelton Old Wine Zinfandel– $17.99 A juicy, spicy zinfandel that pairs nicely with a BBQ dinner, or a fireplace with a good book!

The Perfect Negroni (Does not require a cocktail shaker!) 1.5 oz Gin 1.5 oz Red Vermouth 1.5 oz Campari Take equal parts of each drink and pour into a yarai glass/pint glass with a measure of ice

Wine of the Week 2020 Stone Edge Farm Surround Red Bordeaux, Sonoma Valley – $25 Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Merlot. Juicy with spice notes of dark fruits, earthiness, and baking spice. Irresistible flavors of  plum and

The Pink Lady 1 1/2 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Applejack Brandy or Cider Whiskey 3/4 oz. Fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 oz. Grenadine 1 Egg white Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, cover and dry shake

Pre-Party Planning Tips: Have your cocktail prep made ahead of time, and make it simple to find Keep cocktail ingredients simple to reduce stress Have a pre-batch cocktail you make (Margarita, Bloody Mary) before game day and

2023 Husch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino ~ $15 Zippy, zingy, and a zenith wine. Gooseberries galore, citrusy, pineapple guava. Would pair great with goat cheese and lemon marmalade or oysters! Yummy! 2023 Husch Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Mendocino

2023 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley – on sale for $14 Aromatics and flavors of Bartlett pear, Meyer lemon, and honeydew melon accentuated by a subtle grassiness and soft minerality. The bright yet balanced acid

McNab Ridge Fred’s Red Lot #18, Mendocino County – $14 Named for the original McNab dog, Fred who accompanied Alexander McNab on the boat from Scotland in the mid-1800s. Aromas of blackberry and baking spice. Pairs well

Cheap & Cheerful (Under $17.99) Red 2021 Rodney Strong Red Blend, Sonoma County – Superstar. Succulent. Savory and Sassy. Lush. Party Pleaser. Impressive. Cocoa covered cherries. White 2023 Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin black, Clarksburg – Classic quaffer.

Ziggy’s 2024 Thanksgiving Wine Picks Best Sparkling Winner: Domaine Carneros (NV) Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé ($47) Runner-Up: Inman Family Wines 2019 Blanc de Noir, Russian River Valley ($78) White Winner: 2023 Stonestreet Estate Vineyards White

Wine of the Week 2023 Gewürztraminer Handley Estate Vineyard, Anderson Valley – $32 Aromas of rose petal, notes of citrus blossoms. Enticing and beautiful. Flavors of grapefruit, grapefruit zest, lychee and ginger. Aromatic and dry. 2019 Petite

Red Dragon Fresh Victor Grapefruit & Sea Salt Premium Mixer 2 oz. Griffo Vodka 8 drops FloraLuna Citrus Basil Bitters Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup Grab a rocks glass and rim half the glass with salt, then add

Wine of the Week Peterson Zero Manipulation, Red Wine, Tollini Vineyard – $24 Juicy, spicy, succulent, savvy, fun. Spiced plums dancing on your tongue, black raspberry, forest floor, cherry, pomegranate, and a little mocha. A wine that

Get Figgy With It 3-4 Ripe fresh figs (or 1 t Fig jam) 2 oz. Griffo Gin 1 ¼ oz. Fresh lemon or lime juice Simple syrup (such as FloraLuna Cardamom Clove) Ice Shaker Chop figs then

Sassy Pants 2 – 3 slices of fresh jalapeño Small handful of basil leaves, chopped 1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice 2 oz. gin 1 oz. elderflower liqueur Add jalapeno slices and basil into cocktail shaker and

Summer Smash Berries, berries and more berries! 2 oz. Tequila (or any spirit you prefer) A handful of ripe berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries) 2 oz. Fresh squeezes lime juice 1 oz. Agave syrup Ice Sprig

White: 2023 Benziger, Sauvignon Blanc, Frank Johnson Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley  Scintillating, succulent, sexy, fresh, pineapples on the beach, beautifully balanced, rock n roll, very inviting, refreshing   Sparkling: 2020 Comstock, Blanc de Blanc, Dry Creek Valley

Strawberry Lemon Smash 4-5 Strawberries, diced 2 Lemon wedges 2 oz. Lemon simply syrup Sparkling wine   Squeeze juice from lemon wedges into a stemless wine glass or mason jar. Add strawberries and muddle with muddler or

Sebastopol Spritz 2oz Aperol or Campari 2 1oz orange simple syrup Sparkling Wine 6 Drops of Tulip and Magnolia bitters No cocktail shaker necessary! Add 2oz of Aperol or Campari to either a Collins style glass or

2022 Vintage Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc– $17 The White Wine Winner. Spring doesn’t feel like Spring without Dry Creek’s Chenin Blanc. It’s a fabulous food wine fermented in stainless steel, that has notes of melons, tropical

Wine of the Week Alma de Cattleya Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – $25 online  This wine is Springtime in a glass! This Rosé of Pinot Noir is aged in neutral oak barrels, giving it a

Rosé Sbagliato 2 oz. Campari 2 oz. rosé 2 oz. sparkling rosé Fill your old fashioned glass with ice. Add equal parts Campari and rosé, stir. Fill  with sparkling rosé and stir once more. Garnish with orange

Curious Jackalope 2 oz. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin ¾ oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz. simple syrup Set aside an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube or sphere. In your

Old Fashioned 2 oz. Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 4 drops of bitters Fresh orange peel Add a sugar cube into your old-fashioned glass, then add 3 to 4 drops of bitters and muddle or add a teaspoon

Meyer Lemon Drop 2 oz. Griffo Vodka 1 oz. Magdala Orange Liqueur (Meyer lemon simple syrup Juice of 2 lemons Rub a slice of Meyer lemon around the rim of your martini glass or old-fashioned coup, then

2022 Rodney Strong Vineyards Merlot, Sonoma County – < $16 Complex, yet approachable and terrific with food! Lush and playful. Medium body, soft tannins. Aromas and flavors of juicy blackberry, notes of fig jam, cassis, hints of

Wine of the Week 2021 Raeburn Chardonnay, Sonoma County – $12.99 Gold medal winner! Classic apples, crisp Gravenstein, Golden Delicious… nectarine aromas and flavors, tropical fruit, hints of exotic vanilla. Creamy… think crème brulee! Fun and fancy

Wine of the Week 2022 Kunde Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley – <$15 Crisp, sassy, classy and refreshing. Zesty. Aromas lively with citrus and flavor notes of white and wild flowers. A little hint of spice.

Cheerfully Priced   Sparkling/Champagne Gruet Methode Champenoise Blanc de Noir – $14.99 Rich in elegance. Impressive, Charming, tinsel on the tree. Creamy, dreamy, O Holy Night! Santa’s got a brand new bag!   White Wine 2021 Alexander

The Clover Leaf 2 oz. Gin ¾ oz. Lemon juice ½ oz. Homemade grenadine White of 1 egg Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until frothy. Pour into cocktail coup and garnish with a mint

Get Figgy With It 3-4 Ripe fresh figs (or 1 t Fig jam) 2 oz. Griffo Gin 1 ¼ oz. Fresh lemon or lime juice Simple syrup (such as FloraLuna Cardamom Clove) Ice Shaker Chop figs then

Sparkling/Champagne Laurent Perrier, La Cuvée, Brut Champagne Impressive, Citrusy, Lemongrass, Melon melange, magical minerality, stunning, apple skins, hints of Ginger…not Maryanne   White Wine 2021 Toad Hollow, Chardonnay, Unoaked, Francines Selection, Mendocino County Fun! Turkey’s best friend!

Martinez (Precursor to the Martini; recipe first printed in 1887) 1.5 oz. Spirit Works Barrel Aged Gin .5 oz. Sweet Vermouth .25 oz. Maraschino Liqueur 2 dashes of Orange Bitters Add ingredients into mixing glass and stir

Cape Cod-er 2 oz. vodka Cranberry juice Lime wedge Put a column style ice cube into a glass. Add vodka. Top with cranberry juice and stir. Squeeze a lime wedge into cocktail and drop wedge into glass.

Harvest Apple-rita 2 oz. Mescal or blanco tequila 1 tsp maple syrup Juice from ½ a lime ½ oz. orange liqueur 4 oz. apple cider Flaky sea salt/kosher salt Cinnamon Sugar Mix equal parts salt, cinnamon, and

Sneaky Tiki Tower-shaped Abstract Ice Tall Collins-style glass Pineapple juice 1.25 oz. White rum 1 T fresh lemon juice 1 T simple syrup Prosecco Edible flower or pineapple wedge for garnish Into a shaker, add white rum,

Daiquiri 1.5 oz. White rum ¾ oz. Fresh lime juice ½ oz. FloraLuna Wildflower simple syrup Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a measure of ice until frothy. Strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with