“All you
need is Love and Wine. Maybe some chocolate… and a nap. But mostly LOVE” –Anonymous
I hope
that each of you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Chocolate and champagne make
the best companions for this special day. Let’s focus on a favorite for Sunday
Brunch – Mimosas!
Mimosas
are a favorite at many restaurants that specialize in Sunday Brunch. As our
tastes have evolved, the flavors that are paired with sparkling wines and
champagnes have also become varied. No longer are Mimosas only paired with
orange juice. Many variations of juices are featured.
The first
thing to remember is that a Mimosa is a blended drink that features sparkling
wine and/or champagne. One that I enjoy is Korbel California Champagne
(www.korbel.com). This is easily accessible in almost any store that sells wine
and is very reasonably priced. I prefer the Brut variety for pairing with
juices.
Triple Berry Mimosa featuring Korbel Brut
PositiveVines ‘HelpfulTip: Why can
Korbel be labeled a champagne if it is produced outside of France? The Treaty
of Versailles established the ownership of the Champagne label to the Champagne
region of France. And while the U.S. signed the treaty, the U.S. Senate never
ratified it thereby producing a loophole in the use of the title.
Korbel Champagne is
produced in California. Korbel has a light taste with a hint of dryness. The
beverage is made up of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and Pinot
Noir grapes. Korbel Brut has hints of citrus flavors and a very pleasant aroma.
In 2015 the Brut took Gold and Silver awards in Orange County, CA and San
Francisco wine competitions.
One
variation on the Mimosa that I enjoy is a Triple Berry Mimos. The base features
fresh squeezed orange juice combined with strawberry, raspberry and blueberry
juices. Fill a champagne flute with 2/3 of the juice mixture, add a few frozen
blueberries and fill the glass with Korbel Brut. As you drink the Mimosa, you
can refill your glass with the remaining Korbel. Top it with a strawberry or
other fruit on the rim for an added pop of color. The Korbel and juice mixture
provides just the right blend of sweet and dryness to have a rich Mimosa that
is not syrupy tasting.
Grab a
couple of bottles of Korbel the next time that you see it at your favorite wine
or grocery store. It generally starts around $11 per bottle and is a good type
of everyday champagne to keep handy for brunch or any special occasion.
Be sure to
send me your favorite Mimosa recipes so that we can share with the rest of the
Positivevines’ followers.
Remember
to drink what it is that makes you truly happy and always think
positively!
Drink
Responsibly!
