Frank's Zinfandel Sangria Recipe

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Frank's Zinfandel Sangria

Contributed by: Melinda

This recipe requires some prefacing. Frank's Zinfandel is the 2004 Zinfandel we made from Dry Creek Valley grapes. It has an outstanding aroma with beautiful flavors including what I would call honeysuckle and berry. However, it is very sweet which means I don't care much for it, being someone who likes fairly dry wines. It is however extremely popular with more people than I imagined. Over the summer when we had fresh peaches I decided to try a sangria using the wine because of it's sweetness. It's terrific and no added sugar or sweetener is needed. Since most of you won't have this wine, and it won't ever be repeated (circumstances will never be the same) try a Dry Creek Zinfandel from grapes grown in the north end of the valley. They all have similar flavor components and many are on the 'sweeter' side. However, you may need to add sweetener to taste. Edmeades does a very similar wine, but I believe it's an Alexander Valley.

1 bottle Frank's Zinfandel or other Dry Creek Zinfandel
2 large fresh peaches with good texture
2 large oranges
2-4 shots of Grand Marnier or Cointreau or other orange flavored liqueur
1 bottle Club Soda

Peel and cut peaches into chunks (about 1/2 inch or so)
Cut 1 orange in half and slice into thin slices crosswise
Cut remaining orange in half and juice
Pour wine into a large pitcher
Add peaches, sliced orange and orange juice and stir
Add orange liquer and stir
Taste and if you wish to add sweetener, do so now, stirring to combine very thoroughly
Pour into large chilled glasses and serve or add club soda to taste

Sangria doesn't need to be blended with soda, but it does make it a lighter, less alcoholic aperitif

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