A few tips for making your mulled wine:
• Use a medium-bodied, white wine, like Chardonnay or Viognier, that isn’t too acidic. Wines that are more astringent can taste a bit harsh when heated.
• Use whole spices (we recommend Simply Organic). Ground spices can change the consistency of the wine, while whole spices are easier to strain before drinking. You can either add the spices loose or make a spice pouch with cheesecloth (we like this reusable type) and twine.
• Make sure your spices are fresh. Whole spices last longer than their ground counterparts – up to 3-4 years.
A Primer on Organic Wines + Where We Shop
Commercially produced and sold wine labels don’t have to disclose what’s inside the bottle, and can legally contain 60 different chemical additives. If you’d like to feel better about the wine you are drinking, you may want to try organic wine.
Not sure where to get started shopping for organic wine? Here are a few options:
• Thrive Market has developed a clean wine collection that can be filtered by different values.
• Primal Wine is an independent online wine boutique that offers natural, biodynamic, organic and vegan wines as well as a monthly club.
• Many wineries also offer direct online orders and wine club subscriptions. One in particular that we love is Martha Stoumen Wines – a woman owned natural winery in California.
• Your local, independently owned wine shop. Natural wine stores are popping up all over the country and they can often point you in the right direction if you are new to organic wine.
Sip your mulled wine while in a cozy set of Printfresh pajamas. Amy is wearing the Unicorn's Garden Long-Sleeve PJ Set in Indigo.