Tasting Summary: 2020-1120

Ethanauts by Zoom VIII: Mulled Wine

Hosted by: Steve and Robin

The Recipe

Make this twice, once with a dry red, once with a fruity red.

• One orange, sliced into rounds
• A second orange, sliced into rounds, if you want a garnish
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 10 cloves
• 2 star anise
• 1/4 cup honey
• Optional: 4 green cardamom pods

How to make it:

• Mix wine and honey in a pot, stir until mixed.
• Add spices
• Heat (do not boil) for 30-60 minutes

Leftovers: Let cool, then store in fridge for up to three-four days. I imagine it'll last longer if you don't drink it quickly.

What We Mulled:

• Sharon and Allan
  • Coppola 2017 Black Label Claret, California
  • Layer Cake 2018 Shiraz, South Australia
• Larrye and Pam
  • Gascon 2018 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentinia
  • Stever Hill 2015 Marquette, Finger Lakes, NY
• Karen and Evan
  • Tierra y Mar, Syrah, Christensen Vineyard, Russian River Valley, CA
  • Menage a Trois, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, CA
• Larry and Marion
  • Pennywise Petit Syrah
  • Brownstone Cabernet Sauvignon
• Robin and Steve
  • Big Magic Meritage, 2017, Thorn Hill, Lake County, CA
  • Quinta de Chocapalha Castelao 2015