Red Blend & Sparkling Brut Fall Pairings

Red Blend & Sparkling Brut Fall Pairings with Cozy Recipes

Red blend and sparkling brut fall pairings are a delightful way to elevate your autumn gatherings. Fall brings cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and the irresistible scent of comforting dishes, and pairing the right wines with your seasonal recipes makes these moments even more special. Today, we’ll explore how to perfectly pair our Field to Table Red Blend and Vintner Sparkling Brut with two mouthwatering fall dishes—mushroom sausage soup and apple cobbler.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, foodie, or someone looking to impress at your next dinner party, these pairings will help you create an unforgettable fall experience.

Why Red Blend & Sparkling Brut Are Perfect for Fall Pairings

The Bold Comfort of a Red Blend

Red blend and sparkling brut fall pairings shine during this time of year because these wines complement hearty, rich dishes. Red blends are like a warm, fuzzy blanket on a chilly fall evening—complex, cozy, and comforting. The 2021 Field to Table Red Blend brings a rich tapestry of flavors like dark berries, earthy spices, and a hint of oak, which pairs beautifully with savory dishes like mushroom and sausage soup.

Sparkling Brut: The Versatile Elegance

On the other hand, sparkling brut adds a playful twist to the season. It’s light, effervescent, and has just the right amount of crispness to cut through the richness of desserts like apple cobbler. Our Vintner Sparkling Brut features notes of green apple, citrus, and fresh toast—a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the cobbler. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of bubbly during holiday gatherings? It’s practically tradition!

Recipe Pairing #1: Apple Cobbler and Sparkling Brut

The Perfect Dessert & Wine Duo

Let’s start with the showstopper: a warm, cinnamon-kissed apple cobbler paired with sparkling brut. The buttery oat and coconut crumble on top of tart apples, combined with the bright acidity of sparkling brut, creates a unique pairing. The brut’s effervescence cuts through the richness, balancing the sweet and tart in each bite.

Apple Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients for the Filling:

• 6 pounds apples, peeled, cored & thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 ounces salted butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss your apple slices with lemon juice, butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until coated.
2. Transfer the mixture to a roasting pan and let the oven work magic.

Ingredients for the Crumble Topping:

• 3 cups oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut
• 1 ½ cups candied pecans, chopped
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 ounces salted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Mix all the crumble ingredients in a bowl until they form small chunks.
2. Spread it over the apple mixture and bake for 30-40 minutes.
3. Serve warm with vanilla gelato and a glass of Vintner Sparkling Brut for the perfect dessert pairing.

Recipe Pairing #2: Mushroom & Sausage Soup with Red Blend

Why It Works

A hearty soup is practically a fall essential, and red blend and sparkling brut fall pairings wouldn’t be complete without a savory dish like mushroom sausage soup. The bold tannins in our Field to Table Red Blend harmonize with the savory sausage and earthy mushrooms, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. This dish is perfect for a cozy night or festive fall gathering.

Mushroom & Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 spicy Italian sausages, sliced
• 8 carrots, chopped
• 6 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil, oregano, and parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cartons of chicken broth
• ¾ cup barley
• 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, halved
• 5 ounces kale, stems removed
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot and brown the sausages. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté carrots, celery, and onions for 8 minutes. Add garlic and herbs.
3. Pour in the broth and barley; simmer until the barley is tender.
4. Stir in the sausage, mushrooms, kale, and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Pair with a glass of our Field to Table Red Blend for the ultimate fall comfort.

Fall in Love with Red Blend & Sparkling Brut Fall Pairings

Now that you’ve seen how to create a red blend and sparkling brut fall pairings, whether for a cozy night in or a seasonal dinner party, these recipes and wines will surely impress. Not only do these wines elevate the flavors of these comforting dishes, but they also bring an air of sophistication to your fall table.

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