Posts Tagged ‘Windy Winery’
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Tips and facts from Windy Winery, one of the wonderful Texas wineries on the Bluebonnet Wine Trail located just minutes from the ranch, romance packages and fun cooking classes:
- Red wine, typically more than white wine, has antioxidant properties and contains resveratrol, which seems to be important in the cardio-protective effects of wine.
- California, New York, and Florida lead the United States in wine consumption.
- California is the fourth-largest wine producer in the world, after France, Italy, and Spain.
- Wine testers swirl their glass to encourage the wine to release all of its powerful aromas. Most don’t fill the glass more than a third full in order to allow aromas to collect and to not spill it during a swirl.
- Most wine is served in a glass that has a gently curved rim at the top to help contain the aromas in the glass. The thinner the glass and the finer the rim, the better. A flaring, trumpet-shaped class dissipates the aromas.
Tags: Texas Wine & Ranch Lodging, Windy Winery, Wine Tips & Wine Trail
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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Whip up this delicious easy cheese ball using Chardonnay from Windy Winery, a local winery located just a short drive from the B&B! This is a recipe from the vintners! We use their wines in many of our classes and foodie events. Their winery is a “must stop” place when staying at the ranch with us. This lovely cheese ball would be great for the holidays, parties, for gift giving or just for a late afternoon relaxing with a glass of Windy Hill wine on the porch! Let me know how you like it and how you use it!
Gorgonzola / Chardonnay Wine Cheese Ball
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons Windy Winery Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 cup chopped pecans
In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese and Chardonnay. Form the mixture into a ball shape. On a piece of wax paper, spread the paprika and pecans. Roll the cheese ball in paprika and pecans to coat. Wrap coated cheese ball in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Tags: Appetizers, B&B cooking classes, cheese, cheeseball, holiday cooking, Windy Winery, wine, wineries
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Saturday, October 16th, 2010
After the long hot summer, the folks at
Windy Winery are hungry for some good chili so…… on Saturday October 30th they are hosting a Chili Cook-Off (their second annual I believe)…..Open to anyone who want to join in the fun, dust off that extra special chili recipe, come out to cook and see who can make the best chili at Windy Winery!
And for all those folks who just want to eat the best chili at Windy Winery come on out and join in the fun!! (Last year, we at the B&B took our guests to the cook off and had a fabulous time! We will do so again this year, so if you are looking for a great place to stay and some fun to be had…
book your room now with us!)
Our favorite recipe originated with our oldest son, who is a wonderful “cook by the seat of your pants” home chef!
Tags: Brenham TX, Chili, Chili Cook Off, Food, Recipes, Texas Wine, Windy Winery, wine, wineries
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
We here at the ranch, found this bit of trivia from our local Windy Winery expert to be very interesting…..
The antioxidants found in wine can vary widely depending on the year and region in which the wine was produced. However, two other beneficial components of wine remain relatively consistent: potassium, which helps maintain fluid balance in the body, and alcohol, which may help raise “good” HDL cholesterol, reduce risk of blood clots, and lower blood pressure. The key to obtaining any of wine’s benefits is enjoying your favorite in moderation.
Red Wine (5 ounces)
120 calories 180 milligrams potassium 15 grams alcohol
White Wine (5 ounces)
118 calories 101 milligrams potassium
14.6 grams alcohol
CHEERS TO YOUR HEALTH!!!
Tags: alcohol, culinary, Drinks, Food, red wine, white wine, Windy Winery, wine
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Tags: cooking class, culinary travel, Food, food event, John Beland, Murski Homestead B&B, music, Recipes, Windy Winery, wine
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