Holiday Wine
SURVIVAL GUIDE
T
he holidays are hard. The parties, the people,
the stress. That’s why there’s wine. It’s the best
answer to all your holiday gifting and stress
woes. Not all wines go together with every food or
occasion and not all wines pair with all people. So
instead of a food and wine pairing, I give to you a
holiday survival guide, based on personality. Here is the
not-so-scientific breakdown …
The Back from College/Know it All – A Moscato
or something young, sweet and ready to drink. These
wines allow this person to move on to more pressing
issues like demanding vegan turkey.
The Hipster – Go new and funky with a style called
Orange Wines. They aren’t made from oranges, but are
skin fermented white wines which are a deep almost
orange/amber color from the process. After all, Rose’
was so 2016.
The Politico – Consider a big, bold red to keep up with
the big talk, ideas, and the 2018 vote! Get a big glass
and go big with a Cabernet or Merlot to help you cut
through the political talk.
The Party Animal – This is a slam dunk for any
occasion during the holidays, but grab a bottle of fruit-
forward sparkling wine. It is a perfect fit for this ugly
sweater wearing, Rudolph nose blinking life of the
party! Check out some great bubbly specials at your
favorite store in November and stock up early, as once
the holidays hit the sales seem to disappear like a Tickle
Me Elmo (is that still a thing?)
Patrick Zimmerer is the Owner/CEO
and Wyo Wine-O at Large of Table
Mountain Vineyards & Winery. TMV &
Winery is Wyoming’s first and largest
winery, producing 100% Wyo-grown
wines from Patrick’s farm to your table
in the not-so-big
Huntley, Wyo. Learn
more at wyowine.
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The Prying
Relative – We
all have one:
that one person
who is ready
to analyze
you better
than the best
psychiatrists
for free and
without being
WLM | taste
by Patrick Zimmerer, Table Mountain Vineyards & Winery
Cowboy Cran Mulled Wine Recipe
5 T. Aspen Mulling Spice
1 Bottle TMV Cowboy Reserve
3 Cups Cranberry Juice
1-4 Cinnamon Sticks
Sugar to taste
Mix wine, spice & juice in crockpot and warm on low. Stir mixture
and gently warm the ingredients on low to medium heat
(avoid boiling), for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to dissolve
ingredients. When the wine is steaming and the ingredients have
been well blended it is ready to serve. Add sugar or honey to taste
if needed. Ladle into mugs, garnish with cinnamon sticks and
enjoy! Serves 8-10
asked to. Hand over a bottle of something semi-sweet
like a Riesling or our Frontenac Gris and take on this
relative with a fruity sweet wine, with some tartness and
sour. A spot-on pairing!
The Bestie – Choose an easy drinking fruity red wine
and bring plenty! These wines offer a taste of the season
with some spice notes and deep fruit flavors that taste
like the holidays. “I love you Mans” are an optional
addition to this category.
The Beer Drinker – Take a Pass on this one and grab
some six packs!
The Loved Ones – Have fun and bring the world of
wine to your table. Sweet, dry, red or white wines
all have a place with those you love. Wine brings
conversation, memories and enjoyment to every
occasion and the holidays are even more special.
Months later you may find a wine you had and reflect
on all the fun of the holidays.
Lastly, enjoy the season and raise a glass to the
holidays!
Until Next Time,
Cheers!
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