Beringer Knight’s Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal base for a flavorful, robust sangria. It’s ripe and juicy with aromas and flavors of vibrant boysenberry, strawberry preserves and cassis. The wine is incredibly plush on the palate and lends its deep plum coloring to a sangria that will be the centerpiece of your next gathering.
Wild Berry Harvest Sangria featuring Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier)
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 2 oranges, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, cored and cut into thin wedges
- 1 cup mixed wild berries (e.g., blackberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Wash and slice the oranges and lemons into thin rounds. Core the apple and cut it into thin wedges. Wash and prepare the mixed berries. Set aside some fruit slices for garnish.
- Mix the sangria base: In a large pitcher, combine the cabernet sauvignon, brandy, orange liqueur, and honey or simple syrup. Stir well to combine. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or syrup if desired.
- Add the fresh fruits: Gently add the prepared fruit slices and mixed berries to the pitcher. Reserve a few slices of orange and lemon for garnish. Stir to incorporate the fruits into the sangria base.
- Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and infuse.
- Serve: Just before serving, add the sparkling water or club soda to the sangria and stir gently. Add ice cubes to individual glasses or the pitcher, depending on your preference. Pour the sangria into glasses, making sure to include some fruit in each serving.
- Garnish: Garnish each glass with a slice of orange or lemon and a sprig of fresh mint for an elegant touch.
- Enjoy: Sip and savor this wild and refined sangria with its rich, fruity, and slightly spicy notes. It's the perfect balance of wild fruitiness and refined elegance.
Knights Valley
The Knights Valley designation was first used on a Beringer label in 1974. Beringer was instrumental in garnering official recognition for the area in 1983 as a premier wine growing region in the form of its own American Viticulture Area (AVA) designation.
