As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there's no better way to embrace the fall season than with a cozy wine cocktail in hand. Tooth & Nail Winery offers a range of bold and flavorful wines that serve as the perfect base for autumn-inspired cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just unwinding after a long day, these wine cocktails will warm you up from the inside out. Here are some delicious recipes to try this fall.

1. Crimson Harvest Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Tooth & Nail’s The Possessor
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1 pear, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
• Club soda (optional, for a lighter version)

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and apple cider.
2. Add the sliced fruits and cinnamon stick.
3. Stir in maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter sangria.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Serve over ice, topping with club soda if desired. Garnish with an extra slice of apple or orange for a festive touch.

Why It’s Perfect for Fall: The Possessor’s rich flavors of blackberry, cassis, and forest earth blend beautifully with the autumnal notes of apple cider and cinnamon. This sangria is a perfect match for crisp fall evenings.

2. Spiced Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Tooth & Nail’s Squad Tempranillo
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the wine, honey, brandy, orange slices, and apple slices.
2. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
3. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's warm (but not boiling).
4. Let it simmer on low for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
5. Remove from heat, strain, and serve warm. Garnish with an orange slice or a cinnamon stick.

Why It’s Perfect for Fall: This mulled wine showcases the bold and expansive flavors of the Squad Tempranillo, enhanced by warming spices that make it a go-to drink for chilly autumn nights.

3. Autumn Rosé Spritz

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Tooth & Nail’s Destinata Rosé
• 2 oz Aperol
• 2 oz sparkling water
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
• Grapefruit and lemon slices for garnish
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine the grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup.
2. Add the Aperol and shake well to mix.
3. Pour into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with Destinata Rosé and sparkling water.
5. Stir gently to combine, then garnish with grapefruit and lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary.

Why It’s Perfect for Fall: The Destinata Rosé adds a delicate floral note to this spritz, while the citrus and honey bring a touch of autumn warmth, making it a refreshing yet seasonal choice.

4. Cabernet Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Tooth & Nail’s The Possessor
• 1 1/2 cups milk (or almond milk)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon over medium heat until smooth and heated through.
2. Reduce the heat to low and stir in The Possessor wine.
3. Heat gently until warm but not boiling.
4. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.

Why It’s Perfect for Fall: This luxurious twist on hot chocolate is made even richer with the addition of The Possessor, bringing deep, dark fruit flavors to this indulgent treat. Perfect for a cozy night by the fire.

As fall settles in, these wine cocktails will add a warm, flavorful touch to your gatherings or quiet evenings. Each recipe highlights the unique character of Tooth & Nail wines, blending them with seasonal ingredients for drinks that are as delightful as the season itself. Whether you’re sipping on a spiced mulled wine or indulging in a Cabernet hot chocolate, these cocktails are sure to become your go-to favorites for autumn. Cheers to a season of warmth, flavor, and a little bit of magic in every glass!