Negroni Noir

Our newest cocktail is a play on the classic Negroni, a favorite among the Union Wine Co. team. We worked with Alyson of Wild Folk, who released a cocktail book last year titled: The Flower Infused Cocktail.

Underwood Negroni Noir - The Flower Infused Cocktail

NEGRONI NOIR

1 oz gin

1 oz Gran Classico

1/2 oz sweet vermouth

1/2 oz pinot noir syrup

In a mixing glass, stir gin, gran classico, sweet vermouth, and pinot noir syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into your prepared glass and zest with orange peel.

Underwood Negroni Noir - The Flower Infused Cocktail

PINOT NOIR SYRUP

1 cup Underwood Pinot Noir

1 1/2 cups demerara sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1 strip of orange peel

1 tbsp dried osmanthus flowers

Underwood Negroni Noir - The Flower Infused Cocktail

Combine pinot noir and sugar in a small pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. once the sugar has dissolved completely and the syrup has thickened, remove from the heat. Add the cinnamon stick and orange peel, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, stir in the osmanthus flowers. cool completely before using.

Photography and Recipe by Alyson Brown – Wild Folk 

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The Women of Union Wine Company

Women in Wine Union Wine Company

Here at Union Wine Company, we are proud to have an incredible group of women, not only on our winemaking team but across the company. We’ve been taking some time these past few weeks to recognize all of the women who work for UWC and what we do. We sat down the other day to discuss the challenges facing women in the wine industry and the growth and excitement we have for the future for women in the wine world.

Listen to our conversation on Spotify or Youtube.

Women in Wine Union Wine Comany

Kolby Childers, Joanna Engel, Meredith McGough

Union Wine Company Women in Wine

Cassidi Harris

Union Wine company women in wine

Herisbel Ramirez

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Red Wine Chili

Red Wine Chili with Underwood Pinot Noir

Since it feels like we’re still in the dead of winter, we’ve got an excellent chili recipe for you. This one uses a little bit of Underwood Pinot Noir to cook with, but don’t worry, it leaves plenty of the bottle left for you to drink and enjoy. Keep your thoughts away from the snow, sleet, or rain outside, and get cozy with some Red Wine Chili.

Red Wine Chili with Underwood Pinot Noir

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
15 ounces diced tomatoes, not quite 2 cans, about 1 1/2 cans
15 ounces tomato sauce
1.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons chili powder
48 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup Underwood Pinot Noir

PREPARATION:
Saute onions and garlic in a saucepan until onions are translucent. Add to the slow cooker.

In the same saucepan, brown beef in 1 cup water, save the juice!

Place beef and juice in the slow cooker.

Add the rest of the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Red Wine Chili with Underwood Pinot Noir

Recipe by Sugar and Charm

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Easy Ways to Give Back

Ways to Give Back

The holidays are in full swing and amidst the hustle and bustle of our lives it’s nice to stop for a moment and give back to our communities, especially during a time that can be more stressful for families in need.

Here’s a few easy ways you can help out this season. Sometimes all it takes is one small effort to make a big difference in someone’s holiday.

+ Buy a Meal, Give a Meal

Many grocery stores and food retailers are running programs where you can easily add a meal at check-out, ranging from $5-$10.  Consider this as you do your holiday meal shopping.

Ways to Give Back

+ Food Bank Donation

Most food banks are set up for online donations, making giving back a breeze!

+ DeClutter

Clean out a few items from your kiddos toy box and donate to a local shelter or non-profit, making the holiday a little brighter for another child.

+ Care Packages for the Houseless

Grab a handful of essentials (warm socks, toiletries, water, a snack) and keep a few packages on hand to give out on your daily commute. Chances are you will pass a few houseless neighbors on your drive who could really use these items.

Ways to Give Back

+ Donate Your Miles

Have a bunch of air miles you may not use? Consider donating them to an organization like Make a Wish. Your miles can help give a child with terminal illness the trip of their dreams. https://wish.org/travel

+ Wrap Gifts

Volunteer a couple hours of your time to help wrap gifts for foster children. A quick Google search in your area should provide you with a few options and locations.

Happy Holidays!

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A Bubbles Cocktail to Celebrate the End of 2021

Underwood Bubbles Cocktail

It’s December 1st and we kind of can’t believe it. The year has been another wild one, but we still have a lot to celebrate. All of the fruit that came in for our 2021 vintage was incredible, the harvest had its bumps but was still one for the record books. We love kicking off the final month of the year with our Underwood Bubbles and here’s a cocktail to help you get through the end of 2021. Enjoy one today and keep this cocktail in your back pocket to ring in 2022.

St. Germain Bubbles Cocktail

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) St. Germain

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup

3 ounces (6 tablespoons) Underwood The Bubbles (about 1/2 glass)*

Underwood Wine Cocktail

Place St. Germain, gin, lemon juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 15 seconds until cold. Strain the liquid into a glass of your choice.

Top off the glass with Bubbles (no need to measure). Garnish and serve. (Note: You can also make a large batch of St. Germain, gin, lemon juice, and syrup ahead if desired, then measure out 6 tablespoons per glass.)

Underwood The Bubbles St Germain Cocktail

Cocktail by A Couple Cooks

Photography by Nicole Morrison

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