With only two shopping days before Christmas, most of my shopping is completed. In a couple of cases, “coupons” may just do the trick. It’s time to begin celebrating the season, and whatever you do put your heart and soul into it. If you are having family and friends at your home this season, consider warming a mulled spice wine in your crock pot. The aroma upon entering a room where the warmed wine is served is absolutely wonderful. Occasionally, you will discover bottled spice wine. Ferrante Winery & Ristorante offers Celebration Spice wine. If you choose this wine for dinner in their Ristorante, it is served warm with a cinnamon stick. It is delightful for an after dinner drink on a cold day. Already bottled spice wines make it easy and a success. On the other hand, perhaps you would like to try to make your own mulled wine. Visit the Wine Trail Traveler recipe section to discover mulled wine recipes. Many winery tasting rooms offer spice bags with the mixed spices ready to use and add to the wine. If you purchase a spice bag, ask the staff to recommend wines to add to the spices.

Enjoy time at home with family and friends.

Cheers!