That's right, pineapple wine. I was recently introduced to this by my friends Richard and Leslie Mansfield, who in addition to owning Mansfield Winery in the Napa Valley, also hav
e Tradewinds Winery. TWW's first release is a 100% pineapple fruit wine. According to winemaker Richard, he puts the pineapple juice through the exact steps he does for a high-quality Chardonnay. The results? Well, I have to say, following my first few sips, I wasn't certain that this was for me. However, as I continued to drink, the wine grew on me. It's a bright, fruity (obviously!), and off-dry: sweeter than an oaky Chardonnay but close to a good citrusy Sauv Blanc. It's best served ice cold, and is a great accompaniment to spicy foods such as tacos, a Thai stir-fry, or a Mexican mole. And Leslie makes a mean sangria with it. I had to do some serious arm-twisting, but came away--just for you FROTB--with her Sangria recipe. Enjoy this cool, refreshing drink on this, the last hurrah of summer.
e Tradewinds Winery. TWW's first release is a 100% pineapple fruit wine. According to winemaker Richard, he puts the pineapple juice through the exact steps he does for a high-quality Chardonnay. The results? Well, I have to say, following my first few sips, I wasn't certain that this was for me. However, as I continued to drink, the wine grew on me. It's a bright, fruity (obviously!), and off-dry: sweeter than an oaky Chardonnay but close to a good citrusy Sauv Blanc. It's best served ice cold, and is a great accompaniment to spicy foods such as tacos, a Thai stir-fry, or a Mexican mole. And Leslie makes a mean sangria with it. I had to do some serious arm-twisting, but came away--just for you FROTB--with her Sangria recipe. Enjoy this cool, refreshing drink on this, the last hurrah of summer.Tradewinds Pineapple Sangria
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup cubed fresh mango or cantaloupe
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 orange, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Triple Sec or other orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 750-ml bottle of Tradewinds Pineapple Wine
1 12-ounce bottle of 7-Up or ginger ale, chilled
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
In a large pitcher, combine the pineapple, mango, strawberries, orange, Triple Sec, sugar, and Tradewinds Pineapple wine. Stir gently to mix. Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight. When you are ready to serve, stir in the 7-Up. Divide the fruit into six tall glasses along with two ice cubes. Pour in the Tradewinds Pineapple Sangria and garnish with a spring of mint. Serves 6
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That Sangria sounds delicious!
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