March Recipe –

What better way to cheer on warmer weather than with a little dose of Irish influence? If you’ve never combined stout with chocolate, here’s the perfect opportunity. A recipe with few ingredients and minimal time spent over a hot stove is our idea of the perfect meal-ender, or late afternoon pick-me-up. We recommend using your favorite stout, we love Guinness. If you really want to get decadent, sip a little Doce or Malbec with your chocolate treat.

Chocolate Stout Lava Cake

5 oz butter , plus extra for the ramekins
7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), roughly chopped
1/3 cup golden caster sugar (regular white sugar will work)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup Guinness
Heavy whipping cream, stiffly whipped, to serve (optional)
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Butter four 6 ounce ramekins and set aside. Place the butter, chocolate and a pinch of salt into a heatproof bowl. Set over a small pan of just-simmering water and stir until melted, then remove from the heat and leave to cool a little.

Put the sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale, almost doubled in volume and thick enough to leave a trail when the beaters are lifted up. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and the Guinness. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins, then chill in the fridge for 1 hr. Heat oven to 400°f  and put a baking tray on the top shelf to heat up.

Place the ramekins on the hot baking tray and bake for 18 mins. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips (if desired) leave to stand for a minute, then serve with a dollop of cream, if you like. Ice cream is also delicious.

Enjoy!

Drink Pink – By The Case!

Are you dreaming of springtime? We can’t wait to enjoy some warm sun and watching the plants wake up. Until then, we will deal with our cabin fever by sipping some pretty pink wines to remind us of warmer days. You too, can get into the springtime mood with a case of Blossom Rosé or Dry Rosé (or a mix of both) at a premium price. Or show your love for rosé wines with a Drink Pink t-shirt of your very own.

General Public = 20% off a case of Pink Wine
Wine Club Members = 25% off a case of Pink Wine
20% off Drink Pink T-Shirts
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Take advantage of this perfectly pink promotion from March 3rd to March 28th.
No other discounts apply. While supplies last.

Take & Make Dinner Gallery

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Thanks to all culinary enthusiasts who got
adventurous in the kitchen this past Valentines Day!

If these mouth watering images are inspiring you get a little spicy in the kitchen (the wine helps with this, we promise) then watch for our next Take and Make dinner. We are hoping to host another one of these remote dinners later in the spring. Stay tuned for more info soon!

 

 

Logo Gear Sale – Select Items for Limited Time

TIME TO GET SOME LOGO GEAR!
Short time left to take advantage of the best prices on select gear

It’s time to clear out the warehouse, and we’re offering our lowest prices on select logo gear.

25% off select sizes and colors
February 1 thru February 28, 2021

We’ve got some perfect apparel for showing off your pride in supporting local wine and Williamson Vineyards. Men’s short and long sleeve T’s, collared shirts, hoodies. Select women’s sizes for short sleeve T’s. There is a limited selection in the sale items, so head over to the webstore and browse and buy. Sale is available in the tasting room as well.

Sip & Save Showcase – Malbec

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, until March 2, it’s our amazing 2018 Malbec.
Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes: Stunningly clear brick red with pink undertones this wine charms in the glass. Mulberry and fennel on the nose tempt the first sip. Mulberry, French prune and grape jolly rancher begin and the mid-palate anchors with meaty notes. A mixed berry finish with hints of toffee or malt satisfy.

Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from February 17 to March 2 at an amazing price!

Regularly $25.00 per bottle. Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.

 

Virtual Happy Hour – February 11

We hosted a book club style event featuring a new favorite book for our wine geeky staff. “Cork Dork” by Bianca Bosker is a fun and fascinating look at one person’s transformation from a newbie to a professional sommelier. Join us for a casual chat about this intriguing subject. We can’t promise there won’t be any spoilers!

Sip & Save Showcase – Nectar

Don’t miss out on our amazing offer! We’re changing it up every two weeks, until February 16, it’s our amazing 2019 Nectar.
Available while supplies last.

To tantalize the taste buds, our tasting notes:
This crystal-clear, pale-straw colored wine has the lush aromas of summer pomme fruit with the faintest hint of minerality on the end. Honeycrisp apple is the main fruit on the mid palate and the wine finishes with a lingering flavor of ripe Anjou pear and honey. You will be pleasantly surprised by the smooth texture, reminiscent of ice cream.

Pick up a bottle (or two) of this featured wine from February 3 to February 16 at an amazing price!



Regular price is $14.00. Discounts will apply at checkout, go to the webstore here.

Virtual Happy Hour – January 14

We took a “deep dive into wine”. We sipped and discussed our Viognier and Sangiovese. Everything from grape growing, aging, flavor profiles and pairings for these delicious Williamson Vineyard wines.
Grab a glass of your favorite wine and check out the conversation with Mike and Beverly Williamson.

Pre-Pruner in Action

Just because it’s winter it doesn’t mean we don’t work. Patrick and Mike have taken advantage of the good weather this week and started to do some pre-pruning. If you would like to see what’s happening in the vineyard without getting your toes cold, check out Patrick’s video. This wonderful machine does the first rough pruning cut, making it easier and more cost effective for the human pruners to get the fine tuning done.

Wine & Chocolate Weekend 2021

If public health conditions allow, we plan to host a safe and socially distant version of Wine & Chocolate Weekend. On Friday, February 12, we are partnering with Nate Lindskoog of The Tower Grill on a Valentine’s Dinner for Two kit. Pick up your romantic dinner kit, which will include wine, at the tasting room and take it home to create your own intimate evening. When you purchase your kit, we will send you a link to video instructions by Chef Nate on how to whip up this delicious meal.

On Saturday, February 13 & Sunday, February 14, we will be offering one hour seatings where guests can enjoy a glass of wine or a flight. Guests can “sweeten the deal” by purchasing a charcuterie box of tasty goodies to pair with their wine.

Click this link for details on prices and reservations.