Boy, have we had a run of luck with the weather the last few weeks! While it's not exactly blue skies and sunny every day, I don't think anyone is complaining about wearing a light jacket instead of a parka! This little tease of mild weather will most likely come to an end before the 60 and 70 degree temperatures are here to stay, but it sure makes us look forward to spring that much more.

It's the time of year in our lakefront community where the holiday's, Winterfest and most recently, Valentine's Day are over.  Let's face it... this is typically when the "Winter Blues" like to take hold and have us looking for something to do over the weekend that involves more than a Netflix binge! It's been so unseasonably warm, our typical winter free-time favorites aren't even an option without any snow! 

New World Wine Shop invites you to countdown to spring by stopping out at the shop for a wine tasting.  We have a lot of great wine in the store and will start previewing wines to stock for the spring and summer over the next few weeks.  We always love your feedback and look forward to stocking the shelves with all of your input in mind.

Another great suggestion is to sign a group of friends up for one of our Private Wine Table Tasting events.  We have really created a great, relaxed atmosphere for friends, family and neighbors to come together and spend some time not just tasting wine, but sitting around a table and enjoying each others company in a different environment than "the norm".  We'd really love to have you and guarantee it's a great time had by all. 

So kick those winter blues and come taste some wine.  We're here... and you know where to find us!   

While you are out and about in Lake Geneva this weekend for Winterfest, we hope to have you stop into the shop for not only Bourbon Weekend with our friends at Central Standard Craft Distillery, but also to support our new favorite cause, Colby Red, that supports charities that promote heart health through the sales of Colby Red Wine. Check out the video below to find out how this Valentine's Day you can be a part of something truly special that embodies love and selflessness.  Isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about? So skip the teddy bears and balloons this year, bring your sweetheart something with much more meaning.  It goes wonderfully with dark chocolate...

In your favorite chili pot combine:
2 Cans drained black beans
3 Large (28oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 Large (28oz) can tomato puree
1 Bottle of Clamato Juice

Slowly bring to a low boil

Saute' in a large skillet:
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Large yellow onions (chopped)
2 Green Peppers (chopped)
1 Jalapeno (chopped fine)

When onions and peppers are cooked through, but not browned, add the following seasonings to skillet:
5-6 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning
2 Tsp Ground black pepper
1 Tbl Ground cayenne pepper
Salt to taste

Steam Seafood Covered:
1-16 Peeled /deveined medium shrimp
Optional: Crabmeat, chopped clams, mussels
Add one bottle of FLYING DOG DEAD RISE OLD BAY ALE

Add to Chili pot, simmer for 15 minutes

​Serve with a cool crisp Chardonnay or Dead Rise Ale