Did you know? . . . Herb Infused Wine

Adding wine to your favorite recipes is pretty common, as is mixing spices, juice, and other mixers into wine to create fun cocktails and other infusions. But we were surprised to discover an herbal-flavored wine from Rebec Vineyards.  Called "Sweet Sofia," this wine is described by the winemaker as such:

An herbal-flavored wine. A Bulgarian recipe presented by Rebec Vineyards' winemaker, Svetlozar Kanev. It is just right for sipping, or as an after-dinner treat. A 'niche' wine for special occasions, it also goes well with Cajun, Mexican, Oriental, and Indian cuisine.

Upon first smell, you get hints of the italian herbs. And it's very apparent in the taste as well. This unique wine went very well with our homemade lasagna (matching the herbs in the lasagna with those in the wine), but was not as good as a standalone sipper (in our humble opinions). And, with dessert, the wine was much too herb-y. But a fun idea and love the idea of using an old-time recipe to create a new type of wine.

Photo couresy of http://www.rebecwinery.com/