Sunday, February 14, 2016

Twist on a Sunday Morning Favorite!

“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!



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