A Rosé Spritzer for Sunshine Sipping

        Spring has brought the warmth and brightness we have been hoping for! To make sure that we appreciate this much anticipated change, we are soaking in the sunshine with our favorite chilled wines, particularly our Grapeful Rosé. Ideal for days like these, each crisp sip of this dry rosé leaves you refreshed and delighted. 

        All of the sunny days we've had inspired up to make a rosé cocktail that we can enjoy all summer long. With only a few simple ingredients, this beverage comes together in just a few minutes! As an additional bonus, take advantage of cherry picking season and add on some freshly ripened cherries for the ultimate effervescent spring-to-summer spritzer. 

Rosé Sunshine Spritzer

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Grapeful Rosé, chilled
• 4 ounces elderflower liqueur (we recommend St Germain)
• Sparkling water, chilled
• 6 cherries, pitted and halved
• 2 sprigs of mint for garnish
• ice

Instructions

1. This recipe makes 2 spritzers, so take 2 glasses of your choice, add half of the cherries to each and carefully mash them with the back of a spoon or muddler. If using a wine glass, do so carefully. A rocks glass works as well for easier muddling. 
2. Add ice to each glass, then pour the Rosé and Elderflower Liqueur over the top of each.
3. Top up each glass with sparkling water then garnish with mint.

Based on Dash of Jazz's Cherry Rosé Spritzer

This weekend, enjoy our Wine of the Month Sale on our Grapeful Rosé! This vivacious blushing beauty is available for only $22 per bottle until the end of the month, so get yours now.

Thanks, Mom! Ideas for Mother's Day

With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, we want to make sure the mothers in our lives feel the love, support, and appreciation they deserve. Of course, this is true no matter what time of year we’re in, but this is a wonderful opportunity to go above and beyond, showering mom with gifts, kind words, and more. We’ve put together some ideas for how to express appreciation for mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other trusted ladies in your life.

Picking something meaningful to give, do, or say can be a challenge, especially when there’s no way you’ll be able to encapsulate your full appreciation. Even so, here are a few ideas that you can use as inspiration!

Give her a gift. Presents are a great way to show that you know someone, what they like or don’t like, and that you care about them. You can base your gift on an inside joke or a shared memory, go small or extravagant. The options don’t end at traditional items like flowers and jewelry; you can try picking a bottle of wine she’ll enjoy, self-care products and a mini spa day, or even a nifty gadget she might like.  

Cooking a special meal is another way to express appreciation. Invite her to enjoy a meal made with love, whether it’s an old favorite recipe or something new and exciting! If cooking isn’t your specialty, you can also treat her to brunch at a restaurant she enjoys.

Write a letter or a card. Sometimes a gift isn’t necessary--it’s worthwhile to share our love, admiration, and appreciation in words that she can treasure. The act of writing it down is also a great way to reflect on your own thankfulness, which is always healthy!

Most importantly, make sure you spend time with her. It’s easy to be busy, but take some time out of your day to just be with her and enjoy her company. Go for a walk, enjoy a wine tasting,  watch a movie, or just chat. Doing things together is better than doing them alone!

This weekend, enjoy our Sparkling Wine sale or take advantage of our Wine of the Month sale to get a tasty Rosé for mom. No matter what you do, make sure it comes from the heart. This is an opportunity to show how much you care!