Upcoming Wine Workshop Events!

Classic Potato Chips

Prefer the salty crunch of classic potato chips? We don’t blame you… Your favorite classic isn’t as boring as most people think, plus they go especially well with high-acid white wines. Once you find your perfect wine and chip combo, you’ll never go back to anything else.

Wine Suggestion

Dry Riesling, Chardonnay, or our 2020 Brut Sparkling!

Nachos

Time to bring in the big guns. You deserve better than fast food nachos—and they’re super easy to make at home. You’ll need:

• 1 lb. ground meat
• 1 bag tortilla chips
• 15 oz. of beans, refried
• 1 tbsp of taco seasoning
• 2 cups of your preferred cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup salsa
• ¼ cup cilantro
• Sour cream
• Baking sheet

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
2. While your oven preheats, cook your ground meat with your preferred seasonings. You can choose turkey, beef, chicken, or whatever your heart desires. Feel free to add any mix-ins you enjoy, like onion and peppers.
3. Line your baking sheet with foil and spread half of your tortilla chips out.
4. Add half of your meat, beans, and cheese. Add another layer with the remaining tortilla chips and toppings.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
6. Top your nachos with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, or any preferred toppings then pair with a bold white wine!

Wine Suggestion

Sauvignon Blanc

Chips and Queso

The MVP of every Super Bowl event. Instead of store bought queso, opt to make a fresh, creamy version at home. Believe us… it’ll be worth it. You need just a few ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup American cheese, shredded*
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded*
• 1 cup whole milk
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 bag of tortilla chips for dipping
• Saucepan or pot

* Pro-tip: We highly suggest shredding your own cheese at home. Pre-shredded cheese just doesn’t melt as smoothly!

1. Heat your saucepan or pot over medium heat. Slowly start adding the shredded cheese in, stirring well as it melts.
2. Slowly add milk to thin the mixture out, as desired.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Serve warm and add tortilla chips for dipping and your favorite white wine!

Wine Suggestion

Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc

Wine Workshop: Chocolate

Chocolate and wine are a classic Valentine’s Day pairing. In our wine workshop on February 8th, you get to learn all the best tips and tricks for pairing chocolate and wine from our local chocolatiers, Great Lakes Chocolate and Dessert Co.

While you’re waiting for the event, here’s our mini guide to chocolate and wine pairings at home!

White Chocolate

Since white chocolate contains the lightest flavors of the bunch, we suggest you begin here. Pair the sweet, buttery notes of white chocolate with a sweet white or red wine. Try it with Select Harvest Riesling, Moscato, or Rosé.

Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate should be next in your tasting. Smooth and creamy, milk chocolate pairs well with fruity wines possessing a lighter body. Sip on a glass of Pinot Noir or Merlot while you nibble.

Dark Chocolate

As dark chocolate contains the most intense flavors, we suggest placing it last in your tasting. With notes of bitterness and often earthy undertones, dark chocolate goes well with fruity, full-bodied wines. The Trí red blend is a great choice for these flavors.

Psst… Need a refresh on wine tasting? Read our Food and Wine Pairing 101.

The tickets for these events sell out quickly! Be sure to snag a spot before it’s too late. We’re excited to see you soon!

Get your Sip and Chip tickets here.

Buy tickets to our Chocolate and Wine Workshop here.

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