In a previous post I wrote about Gluhwein: bottled, spiced wine sold around Thanksgiving thru New Year's.  This is the time of year that I'm asked to give out my recipe for Mulled Red Wine.  This is also a great recipe for holiday get-togethers.  Great for a Halloween party.  Goes well with spiced wafers, spiced pumpkin or spiced applesauce cake!

                                MULLED RED WINE

• 2 CUPS WATER


• 1 CUP SUGAR


• 4 CINNAMON STICKS


• 4 CLOVES


• 2 LEMONS


• 1 BOTTLE DRY RED WINE



Boil the water with the sugar, cinnamon and cloves for five minutes. Then add the lemons, sliced very thin. Cover and let stand for ten minutes. Add the wine and heat gradually, but do not allow to boil. Serve in a very hot pitcher -- one that's suitable for hot liquids. (I use a crock-pot that keeps it warm and float orange and lemon slices in it.) If using glass, put in a spoon to keep from cracking.  

--Marie Griffin, Wine Supervisor, West Coast/North