Category Archives: Italian

Winter Citrus Sangria. Heat it up or ice it down. Sip in Winter.

Posted on 01/03/2019 by countessrose

Winter. My least favorite season. Mediocre TV (sorry, filler shows. But you know I’m right.), shorter days and colder nights. But I make a sangria every season. I will not discriminate against this one. My plan was to make a … Continue reading →

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Sip (watch tweet) in Summer with Blueberry Blackberry Sangria

Posted on 06/25/2018 by countessrose

It’s (almost) healthy sangria filled with antioxidants and red wine! Continue reading →

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Sip Winter in a Glass with my Clementine Persimmon Sangria

Posted on 12/20/2016 by countessrose

Seems like just yesterday I was working on perfecting my fall sangria. Now here it is the beginning of winter and I’ve perfected a sangria to fit the season. Admittedly, here in Southern California it’s more like a chilly version … Continue reading →

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Sip Watch Tweet in Autumn with my Pomegranate and Black Grape Fall Sangria

Posted on 09/21/2016 by countessrose

Another season, another sangria and a plethora of returning favorites as well as new fall television shows to sip watch tweet with. Whether you call it fall or autumn, you’ll love this sangria all season long. To reiterate as I … Continue reading →

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Sip in Summer with my Plum Raspberry Sangria

Posted on 05/27/2016 by countessrose

Summer means longer days, warm  breezy nights and of course for me, Big Brother. As you know, each season I make a seasonal sangria and share it with you. Why a different sangria every season? Because the key ingredient in any sangria is fresh, seasonal … Continue reading →

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Sip in the Holidays at Bar Toscana

Posted on 12/01/2015 by countessrose

The holiday season nipping at our heels means our favorite shows on hiatus,  that means more sipping, less watching for me. Which leads me scouting for you the best sipping to get you in the mood. Once again, I put … Continue reading →

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Fall into the season with these Autumn Cocktails

Posted on 10/20/2015 by countessrose

When Autumn falls (see what I did there?) upon us, I’m always thrilled. It brings back the best T.V., it’s wine harvest season and all the best cocktail lounges and bars present their speciality fall cocktails. Here are my favorite … Continue reading →

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Me. Booze. @DirecTV and…YOU?

Posted on 02/11/2015 by countessrose

I invite you pick your poison, choose your show, and follow me on Twitter [@VinoCaPisco]. If you’re watching what I’m watching, tell us what you’re drinking, hashtag #SipWatchTweet and tag me! Even if you’re watching something else, especially if it’s … Continue reading →

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A Way To Cool Down…You’ll Thank Me Later

Posted on 09/17/2014 by countessrose

It doesn’t matter the season, when it’s really warm out, the best thing is sangria. White Fall Sangria. MY sangria. When it comes to sangria here are three things to always remember: 1. Never, ever buy bottled sangria. It’s too … Continue reading →

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The Other Bubbly

Posted on 07/12/2014 by countessrose

Chilled Prosecco is delicious, crisp, bubbly, refreshing and not expensive at all. All of those things and more make it perfect for summer sipping. If you’ve never tried Prosecco, I’m sure you’ve had champagne or other sparkling wines. Prosecco is … Continue reading →

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