Month: September 2022

Fall Sangria Cocktail

Now that Fall is here, it’s time to find your favorite seasonal cocktail. Here’s a simple and tasty sangria cocktail recipe that you will love: 

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Illahe Willamette Pinot Noir
• 1 ½ cups apple cider
• ½ cup orange liqueur 
• 2 apples, sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks 

Instructions: 

• Add all ingredients to a large pitcher and stir. Put the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to overnight
• Fill glasses with ice then pour sangria over top. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. 
• Enjoy!

Cheers to the beers! Oktoberfest has officially begun, and it’s time to prepare how to celebrate. Here are 3 beers you must try this holiday: 

Hi-Wire Zirkusfest Oktoberfest 

Hop into Oktoberfest with this Hi-Wire lager! This traditional Märzen boasts all the flavors one wants in a rich lager without a heavy finish. Pour into a pint glass and enjoy. 

Bitburger Festbier 

Get in the true Oktoberfest spirit with Bitburger Festbier! This beer is tasty, full-bodied and delicately malty-mild. Add a soft pretzel with this beer, and it’s a match made in heaven with crispiness. 

Weihenstephaner Festbier 

Weihenstephaner Festbier is the perfect German beer for Oktoberfest. Both rich and hoppy, making the beer full of flavor. Deep gold in color, and great to share with friends this holiday!

Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time for cooler weather, cozy fires, and red wine! Here are 3 red wines that are perfect to prepare for this fall season: 

Bellacosa Cabernet Sauvignon

Bundle up this fall season with a bottle of Bellacosa wine! Made in California, this wine is incredibly rich and balanced, with a silky and smooth texture and a hint of blackberry and cherry flavors. 

Mercer Bros Merlot 

This big and bold Merlot is perfect for cooler weather. This wine will add a burst of flavor to your palate, blended with flavors of blueberries and mocha and a touch of acidity. 

Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of spice, cedar, and black currants. This wine has a nice blend of cocoa and ripe fruit flavors with a velvety finish that will add balance to your palate and give you warmth this season.