This Holiday Season, give a gift that will get even your Grinchiest guests in the spirit – sophisticated table wine. VOGA Italia hails from Italy, the country best known for producing some of the world’s best wine as well as its’ keen sense of style. VOGA Italia encompasses all aspects offering a collection of crisp delicious wine thoughtfully packaged in a revolutionary re-designed bottle featuring a unique resealable cap.
Since the company’s inception, VOGA has earned numerous awards and accolades for their sleek and sexy glass cylindrical bottle, presentation and most importantly taste. The collection retails from $10.99 to $15.99 and includes Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Moscato, Quattro, Sparkling Pinot Grigio and Sparkling Pinot Grigio Chardonnay.
I was sent a bottle of the Sparkling Pinot Grigio to try for you. First impression is the bottle is gorgeous. I love the unique design and since this is a sparkling wine, it comes with a champagne cork. We gave it a nice chill and then my hubby blew the top off, dang near put a hole in the ceiling! LOL The Pinot Grigio is a dry white wine and I was a bit nervous about that as I am not too fond of dry wine normally.
Once opened the wine had some lovely bubbles! It is very beautiful in color and a nice stream of bubbles, but not overly so. I took a whiff of the wine and you can smell a slight woody scent and lovely fruity scents too. I tasted the wine carefully as I just knew it was going to be too dry and I wouldn’t care for it.
Boy was I wrong! The taste on this is slightly dry, but not overly so. You can taste the grape and the fruity flavor so much. It is a delightful and surprising taste sensation in your mouth. I love that the sparkling sensation is not too much a part of the wine, but more of an enhancement. It did not take over the wine and the taste was surprisingly good for me. I enjoyed every last drop on Christmas Eve and wanted more! My hubby really enjoyed it too and we look forward to purchasing this wine again.
This VOGA Sparkling Piont Grigio would be an excellent wine to serve at a New Years Eve party in place of champagne. I enjoyed this much more than any champagne I have ever tasted. It is also an excellent wine to bring as a hostess gift too. You cannot go wrong with this one.
For your New Years Party, here are some great recipes and drink mixes that you can try with your guests using the VOGA Wines. Enjoy!
Miracle on Bourbon St.
Ingredients:
1 cube of sugar
4 dashes of angostura aromatic bitters
1/2 shot of bourbon whiskey
Top up with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio
Preparation:
Coat the sugar cube with bitters and drop in to the glass. Pour bourbon whisky into chilled glass and top with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio.
Apple-Ginger Toddy
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of fresh ginger
1.5 oz. apple cider
.5 teaspoon cinnamon
4 oz. of VOGA Merlot
Preparation:
Muddle fresh ginger and add hot apple cider, cinnamon, VOGA Merlot. Shake and strain into a martini glass or lowball rock glass. Serve hot and garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice
The VOGA Sparkler
Ingredients:
2 oz. VOGA Sparkling
.5 oz. vodka
.5 oz. Raspberry Liqueur
.5 oz. Soho Lychee Liqueur
Preparation:
Combine vodka, raspberry liqueur and soho lychee liqueur in the bottom of a champagne flute.
Top with VOGA Sparkling Pinot Grigio
Holiday Sangria
Ingredients:
2 (750-milliliter) bottles VOGA Merlot
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/3 cup Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 orange (cut into sections)
1 apple (cut into sections)
1 cup of cherries
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup sugar
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cherries or cinnamon sticks.
Disclaimer: Chris Carroll has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
