The weather is getting chilly and we’re getting ready to make mulled wine with our tasty recipe. We serve it up here at the winery from time to time and at home too. And may we suggest serving mulled wine after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Tastes great with a pecan or pumpkin pie!

Mulled Wine is a spiced, warm wine that’s mulled to perfection! Mulled Wine is also known as Glühwein, Gløgg, and many others. It’s a drink that goes all the way back to the time of the Ancient Romans. Nowadays, it’s traditionally served for the holidays. Try it once and you’ll see why it’s got staying power!

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of Stargazer wine

• 1 bottle of Blackberry Merlot

• 6 cinnamon sticks

• 24 whole cloves

• 4 good-sized slices of candied ginger

• ⅓ cup of sugar

How-to

1. Pour all the wine into a medium crock pot or a very large pot with a lid.

2. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve completely.

3. Add the spices and candied ginger.

4. Heat the crock pot to 135 degrees F. Don’t let the liquid get too hot! The alcohol will evaporate.

5. Let the flavors mingle for about 2 hours.

6. Serve in a warm mug with an orange slice.

Some people add anise or vanilla pods for their own twist. You can experiment with your own blend of spices, and you’ll be serving up mulled wine all holiday season long!