Holiday Wine Recipes | Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Chardonnay; Mulled Red Cider • The Naptime Reviewer

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For these recipes, I suggest using Indaba Wines Chardonnay and Merlot. Great for the table or in your holiday recipes, Indaba Wines, out of South Africa, can be found at Trader Joe’s, Costco and Whole Foods.

From the greenest wine region on earth, nestled in the smallest yet most diverse plant kingdom, Indaba Wines are sustainably grown, superbly crafted.

Handcrafted in the Western Cape of South Africa, the Indaba range is comprised of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Mosaic (red blend). With special consideration for the environment, the wines are sustainably produced from only the most exceptional grapes. Stylistically fresh, juicy and approachable, these wines are food friendly and offer a bottling for every palate. Consistently garnering “Best Value” and “Best Buy” accolades, Indaba Wines present character and structure well beyond its price.

Disclosure: Sponsored post with Indaba Wines.

Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Chardonnay and Orange Zest
Photo Credit: Whole Foods Market

Ingredients:

10 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup Indaba Chardonnay

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a small pot combine all ingredients, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Using a potato masher or a whisk, mash the sauce until most of the cranberries pop. Continue to cook uncovered until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Serve hot or room temperature.

Nutritional Info:

(Per Serving): 70 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium,12g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 0g protein

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Mulled Red Cider

Ingredients:

Cinnamon/Sugar for garnish (optional)

1-3/4 Cups Apple Cider or Unsweetened Apple Juice

1/2 cup sugar

3 cinnamon sicks (3 inches)

4 whole cloves

1 bottle (750 ml) Indaba Merlot

If desired, moisten the rims of seven mugs with water. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on a plate; dip rims in cinnamon-sugar. In a large saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add wine and heat through. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 10 minutes; strain. Yield: 7 servings (3/4 cup each).

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