In a matter of a few days children will gleefully take to
the sidewalks going door to door, ringing doorbells and singing out “Trick or
Treat” as the door opens. The little ones dressed up in their Halloween finery
should not be the only ones enjoying treats. This month article features treats
for the weary door greeter, the chaperon stewarding along the Trick or Treat-ors
on their quest to fill their bags as full as can be or the person looking for a
decadent but simple treat.
Chambourcin, a French-American hybrid grape is a relatively
newcomer to the world of wine being released in 1963. Like other French-American hybrids it is
quite disease resistant. It is an easy growing grape with consistent high yields;
Chambourcin has become a popular grape among Mid-Atlantic growers. It is a deep
hued flavorful wine, that can stand well on its own or great in a blend.
2) Strawberries dipped in a blend of semi-sweet and 60%
Cacao chocolate.
Upon pouring the Rosso Dolce, the nose hints of alcohol, do
not worry as that belies the true character of this velvety smooth wine.
Sipping this wine one is met with notes of black currant and
red fruit, notably raspberry. The 6% sugar contributes to the sweet taste and
round feel to this wine. The chocolate notes of this wine brought forward the
subtle notes of chocolate in the wine. When paired with the chocolate covered
strawberries, the berries pulled out the savoriness of the wine. The wine, dark
chocolate brownies and chocolate covered strawberries all had the same level of
sweetness and thus nothing was overpowered.
Enjoy!