It’s getting cold outside…warm up with Iowa Mulled Wine!

Warm, spiced wine is perfect for cold nights and football watching! Tassel Ridge® Iowa Nouveau is a light, fruity wine that blends well with the spices in Tassel Ridge Iowa Mulled Wine.

Tassel Ridge® Iowa Mulled Wine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp whole allspice
  • 2–3 cinnamon sticks, plus additional sticks for garnish
  • 1 bottle Tassel Ridge® Iowa Nouveau
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2–3 orange slices

Instructions

  1. Put water, cloves, allspice, and 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks in a non-reactive (not aluminum) pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Add Tassel Ridge Iowa Nouveau and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Float orange slices on top. Serve hot in mugs or cups. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serves 5-6.

Recipe Notes

Recommended wine—Tassel Ridge Iowa Nouveau

Iowa Nouveau, a light and fruity red, is our first wine of the season. Made entirely from grapes grown in our Mahaska County, Iowa, vineyards, Iowa Nouveau pairs well with vegetable and beef soups and stews as well as traditional holiday meals. Serve slightly chilled.