Find the Perfect Bottle for a Cozy Mulled Wine (2024)

FAQs

What is the best wine for mulled wine? ›

The best red wines for mulled wines taste bright and fresh, such as Grenache, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, fruit-forward Pinot Noir. Inexpensive Bordeaux is another great choice for mulled wine; in fact, claret was a traditional choice for British mulled wine in William Shakespeare's day.

The best wines for mulled wine are richly fruity, medium-bodied ones with little oak aging, because these stand up to the bold sweetness and spice of the hot drink without tasting too tannic. For example, try a Chilean Merlot, a Zinfandel from California or a Grenache from Spain.

Mulled Wine Ingredients:

Wine: No need to splurge on a pricey bottle — a mid-range bottle of dry red or white wine will do. (Or if you're making a big batch, this is a great recipe to break out a nicer boxed wine too!)

Traditionally, you serve mulled wine in porcelain or ceramic mulled wine mugs. Check out our affordable collection of gracefully decorated options. The shapes and designs can vary, but they all have a wider brim than normal, making it easier to drink.

Yes. Even though the spiced wine is heated, most of the alcohol remains. I suppose you could make a batch of mulled wine with a non-alcoholic wine and that would not have alcohol.

Zinfandels, Merlots, Syrah/Shiraz, or Garnache tend to work best. Avoid red wines high in tannins or have an oaky flavor, and avoid light reds. Sometimes Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to have a full-bodied, fruity flavor, can work in a pinch, as can Malbec, which tends to have a bold, spicy flavor.

If the bottles with mulled wine are stored in a cellar they should be brought to room temperature before warming as the sudden change in heat can affect the taste and encourage sediment. Pour the mulled wine into a large pre-heated saucepan on a low heat. Stir occasionally for few minutes until warm to the touch.

Ideally you want to use bigger and bolder red wines like Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, or Cabernet, but any fruity red wine your family members are leaving around will do. I've used Pinot Noir before to success. Honestly, whatever red wine that you're stuck with and you don't want to drink, they'll work.

A: Mulled wine is a festive and fragrant treat, with a rich history. Certainly heating wine is going to cause it to evaporate, and part of what will begin to evaporate is the alcohol.

Can you keep homemade mulled wine? ›

Just follow the directions for your favorite recipe and let the wine simmer with spices until it's deeply infused. Then let the mulled wine cool at room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container, and store it in the fridge — it will keep well there for up to three days.

The shelf life of unopened mulled wine largely depends on several factors, including the type of wine used, the alcohol content, and the storage conditions. Generally, unopened mulled wine can last anywhere from 1 to 5 years.

Appropriate Glassware: Use heat-resistant glasses or mugs. Traditional glass wine goblets might crack with the heat, so opt for thicker, sturdier glasses or even festive mugs. Garnishing: Enhance the presentation by adding a cinnamon stick or an orange slice as a garnish.

The main ingredients of alcoholic glögg are red wine, sugar, spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and bitter orange, and optionally also stronger spirits such as vodka, akvavit, rum or brandy.

When the winter winds blow, stir up a batch co*cktail to share that's as warm as it's comforting! Aromatic spices, citrus and sweet honey complement the flavors of pinot grigio in a way that's sure to chase away the cold.

Shiraz. With the peppery, spicy flavour of shiraz, it's a great match for the cinnamon and cloves in mulled wine recipes with its blackberry and plum notes. It's a bold iteration of mulled wine, and can be balanced with addition of citrus fruits like oranges.