Published October 15, 2026
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Thank you to all of the Cellar Door Club Members and guests who joined us last weekend for the Fall Pick-up Party! Mother Nature smiled again with lovely fall weather as we enjoyed food, wine, and friendship on the patio.
Emily and I enjoyed visiting with many guests around the new fire-pit, and Tim and Lori from Farmer’s Plate & Pantry hit a homerun with the Lamb Sugo.
David may have started a new tradition with his Mulled wine. (I definitely had more than one glass…) If you were not able to join us, we’re sharing his recipe so you can make it at home.
Winter’s Hill Harvest Mulled Wine Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1.5L Pouch of Watershed Pinot Noir
2 Oranges (sliced into rounds)
12 Whole Cloves
4 Whole Star Anise*
4 Cinnamon Sticks
4-6 TBSP Honey (start at 4, sweeten to taste)
1/4 cup Trop Port (Recommended, but optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer over low-medium heat for about 15 minutes for the spices to infuse.
DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
Strain. Serve. Enjoy.
*If you can’t find Star Anise, you can substitute 1 TBSP of fennel seeds
