Find the Right Wine for the Holidays With Gnarly Head

'Tis the season to be bold, sophisticated, and gnarly. Be prepared for any holiday event or stylish party with Gnarly Head wines. Match the right bottle to any occasion, from office get-togethers to neighborhood cookie swaps, and inspire cheer and good tidings wherever you go. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party or attending a potluck, the Gnarlidays channel the best of the season—good food, festive traditions, cozy settings, and great company. Take the stress out of deciding which wine to bring—or serve—at your next holiday mixer with these expert suggestions. Photo Courtesy of the Gnarly Head

Show your boss you have finesse, strength, and the ability to multitask with a bottle of Gnarly Head Authentic Red. The juicy core of lush blackberry, plum, and black cherry flavors layered with spice and chocolate make it complex, yet delicious. A blend based on Zinfandel grown on some of the oldest vines in California, Syrah, and Merlot with a splash of Malbec, this wine is the result of creativity and experience

Bake up your favorite holiday treats and head to your neighborhood cookie swap with a bottle of Gnarly Head Chardonnay. Its bright and refreshing aromas of lemon zest and green apple with just a hint of toasty oak make it the perfect companion to sweet and spiced baked goods. Savor the big, bold flavors of citrus and pear with a touch of vanilla while snacking on gingersnaps, iced sugar cookies, and other holiday classics.

Get into the competitive spirit of this quirky holiday ritual and keep your social game strong with a bottle of Gnarly Head Pinot Grigio. This wine’s light and zesty character is an ideal pick for this festive little game of snapping up the most coveted present. Crisp and refreshing with aromas of citrus blossom, honeysuckle, and white peach, as well as flavors of nectarine, lemon, and honeydew, it offers a clean, mouthwatering finish.

Catch up with old friends and reminisce over a chilled bottle of Gnarly Head Authentic White. Dust off the photo albums and pull out the yearbooks, but don’t get too bogged down by nostalgia with this refreshing white blend. The flavors of honeysuckle, nectarine, and tropical fruits balanced by lemon zest and a crisp clean finish make it a great vino for toasting both the past and the present.

Don your favorite party dress or tailored suit and indulge in some sophisticated holiday cheer with Gnarly Head Pinot Noir. Whether you’re hosting or attending a cocktail party, this elegant vino offers supple aromas with flavors of red cherry, vanilla, earth, and spice, as well as hints of toasted hazelnut, tobacco, and cigar box. Inspire sparkling conversation and let your good taste shine through with this captivating red that makes a statement.

Throw on a flannel shirt and some lumberjack boots to chop down your own Christmas tree—or shovel the driveway after a snowstorm. After a day outdoors, reward your hard work with a hearty glass of Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon and some freshly roasted chestnuts. This dark, bold Cab has aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and toasted black peppercorn that make it especially satisfying on a cold day.

Craft a playlist mixing up new and old favorites and invite friends and family to decorate a holiday tree. While hanging ornaments and stringing lights, serve Gnarly Head Malbec with bite-size appetizers, like artisan pigs in a blanket made with andouille sausage. Loaded with dark berry fruit aromas and flavors of blueberry and blackberry jam, this flavorful Malbec is a reliable crowd-pleaser. When you’re done, rally for some caroling in the neighborhood.

Cook up a secret family recipe and bring a bottle of Gnarly Head Merlot for this culinary get-together. One of the best parts of the holiday season is sampling an array of dishes from around the country—and around the world. Likewise, Gnarly Head’s versatile Merlot complements a smorgasbord of flavors with its velvety tannins and lush dark fruit, as well as aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, and baking spices.

Ring in the New Year and toast good times with Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel. Whether you’re going to a large party or having a quiet gathering around the fireplace at home with a few close friends, this classic wine offers a delicious core of rich, dark raspberry and black cherry flavors with layers of spice and chocolate balanced by complex toasty oak notes. Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year.

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Pair Fall Favorites With The Darker Side of Gnarly

Savor the best of harvest season with the perfectly timed, limited release of Gnarly Head’s Authentic Black. Crafted to be bold, full-bodied and juicy, this "Darker Side of Gnarly" pairs excellently with fall comfort classics. Photo Courtesy of the Gnarly Head

Produced from grapes from select vineyards throughout Lodi, California, Gnarly Head’s Authentic Black was aged on oak for 12 months to craft a smooth and opulent red wine. In this region, where long summer days and cool nights provide the ideal climate for growing full-flavored grapes in well-draining sandy soil, you’ll also find local farms harvesting some of the autumn’s most cherished winter squashes; California also happens to be among the top states for growing pumpkins. With their rich texture, winter squash produce some of the most cherished soups of the season, from velvety butternut to curried pumpkin. Served with some rustic, old-world bread and the robust flavor of Authentic Black, these easy-to-make, one-pot recipes provide a hearty dinner that stands up to any cold night.

A traditional braise is a cooking technique that requires little effort, yet produces amazing results. Once mastered, it can turn even the most unseasoned cook into a master chef. The secret to its flavor is combining the fast sear with the slow simmer. The basic method is to sear the meat, such as a lamb shank, pork shoulder, or short ribs, and remove it from the pot before sautéing the vegetables. Next deglaze the pot with the braising liquid—which might even be a bottle of Authentic Black. When the browned bits from the bottom of the pot have dissolved, add the seared meat and cook at a low simmer until fork tender. This satisfying dish is prime pairing for the powerful, concentrated flavors of Authentic Black’s Petite Sirah-based blend.

Authentic Black was crafted for fall; true to its name, it opens with brooding aromas of black cherry and black licorice, making it an ideal pick for sparking some dinner conversation or simply cuddling up with a good book by the fireplace. Dark and inky in the glass, the juicy flavors of blackberry and plum are framed by hints of dark chocolate on the finish making it an excellent complement to a decadent dessert. Bring out Authentic Black’s lush tannins and dark fruit flavors with autumn-inspired desserts, such as a rich dark chocolate tart with a spicy gingersnap crust or an indulgent, layered Black Forest cake. Or, keep it simple with a bar of dark chocolate or a box of fine truffles.

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Host An Epic Halloween Party With Gnarly Head Wines

Tis the season for extreme pumpkin carving, gnarly selfies, and bone-chilling haunted houses. Get into the spirit with an epic Halloween party and Gnarly Head Wines. Photo Courtesy of the Gnarly Head

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year—and not just for kids anymore. It turns out adults also want to make costumes, carve pumpkins, and turn their abodes into terrifying haunted houses. For this spookiest of celebrations, plan a ghoulish bash for friends and family complete with seasonal appetizers and great wines, like Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel. Over the years, locals in Lodi, California, have noticed that around this time of year, the old gnarled vines which produce Gnarly Head take on an almost eerie appearance; some say, the unruly branches even look like a sea of hands growing from the soil.

In the planning stages, choose a theme, like Saints and Sinners, or say, Vampires Vs. Werewolves. Zombies are another recent fave—as in zombie cheerleaders, zombie superheroes, and zombie clowns. Download the new Gnarly Booth photo app, available on both the iTunes and Google Play app stores, and kick off all things ghoulish, spooky, and fun with this digital tool that "gnarlifies" your pics. Take a photo and then create an invite to send out at least two weeks beforehand. Then, in the days before the party, update your profile pic every few days to build buzz (think: gnarlified jack o'-lanterns; gnarlified pets; gnarlified friends).

About a week before, get down to the serious task of planning a menu and a beat-heavy playlist. Pour yourself a glass of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel and let the ideas flow. Keep your music choices upbeat so people will dance (or even do the monster mash). For another cool effect, jot down some classic Halloween movies to project on a wall; the kitschier the better, like silent black-and-white vampire flicks from the '30s. Of course, you’ll also want to have a solid selection of culinary tricks-and-treats for guests to sink their teeth (or plastic fangs) into, like bite-size pumpkin pies. For vino, Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel is the perfect go-to with its rich core of dark raspberry and black cherry and layers of spice and chocolate.

Encourage guests to wear costumes—and to be creative with the theme. During the party, set up a Gnarly Booth, where guests can use the app to take wicked selfies on your tablet or smartphone; they can provide a continuous stream of party pics. For added fun, supply a few pumpkins for an extreme pumpkin-carving contest. The highly coveted prize? A bottle of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel to take home. This powerful wine, which is carefully crafted from full-flavored grapes grown on some of the oldest vines in California, is the ideal reward for intense competition.

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Host a backyard BBQ with gnarly head

Enjoy an all American summer tradition - the backyard Grill - with large companies and a bottle of wine, gnarly head. Photo courtesy of gnarly head

In the dog days of summer cooking something from coast to coast. Garden barbecue is an annual tradition that some say may is as American as Apple Pie and gnarly head old vine Zinfandel. Around the country, like Lodi, California, the hometown of gnarly head, everything revolves in the free barbecue enjoyed the warm weather of urban parks, small communities, bring friends and family together and enjoy seasonal goodness. After all the pairs summer heat perfectly with a perfectly grilled food and a glass of gnarly head.

Inspired by America's grape, Zinfandel, gnarly head takes its name from the old tradition of growing vines without screens, forms produce a shrew "Head trained". These heritage vines are some 80, 90 and even 100 years and cause little cluster and smaller berries, the old vine Zinfandel give its intense flavor. Building on his style of big, has fat and fruit-forward wine, gnarly head a demagogic portfolio wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and the newly introduced authentic red and authentic mixtures of sure Thirts from backyard BBQ to satisfy guests.

Now at the local, you fire your grill this summer start, gnarly head is fueling the flames some good-spirited competition with its sixth annual gnarly head rib challenge. Backyard of Pitmasters are invited to display their culinary skills and creativity for ultimate bragging rights and win $5,000. Judged by a jury of experts, contributions will be investigated appeal wine pairing and simplicity on the basis of originality, taste. Send your best recipe for grilled pork ribs, paired with a striking head wine before the day of work at the www.gnarlyribsrecipe.com. Get a competitive advantage with these grilling tips from gnarly head.

Throw a bottle of old vine Zin in the ice bucket for a refreshing red. The fat pair well with grilled meat, such as steak, chicken, and of course the pork ribs flavor and rounded tannins.

Scrub grids with a wire bristle brush or abrasive pad and then oil they do not eat stick and produce professional grill marks. Again oil before every barbecue party.

Make sure that meat is thawed completely and allow it to be room temperature for half an hour before it beats"the grill". (Can hold your head with a glass of gnarly.)

Preheat your grill and then this Grill keep the lid for thin cuts quickly and below for thicker cuts, that take longer to cook.

Per style, achieve grill marks, by the meat to make a ¼ turn mirrors.

Spray meat every hour to keep it moist. Use Apple juice for pork and poultry dishes.

Have baking soda nearby for minor grease fire and a fire extinguisher as a precautionary measure in case of Flare-Ups.

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