RECIPE — “Dark Chocolate Mulled Wine Sauce”

Posted in Blog | 0 comments THE K.I.S.S. PRINCIPLE (Keep It Simple, Sweetheart)…FOR THE HOLIDAYS!   THERE IS ALWAYS SOOOOO MUCH TO DO DURING THE SEASON… So we at OAK CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY have decided to provide you with some simple recipes (using wine in ways you may not have thought of), to make your life a little simpler and get you out of the kitchen in a timely fashion.   DARK CHOCOLATE MULLED...
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Hosting A Holiday Wine Tasting Party!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments Hosting a wine tasting is a fun way to spend time with family and friends and to learn more about different types of wine. Here are a few ideas for a successful wine tasting party.   What a fabulous way to bring people together for the holidays…something different than your typical party.  Here are some excellent planning specifics.   Suggest that guests bring their favorite wine. This...
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RECIPE — “Holiday Italian Wine Biscotti”

Posted in Blog | 0 comments  HOW MANY OF YOU ARE PART OF A ‘COOKIE BAKE-OFF’, ‘COOKIE MARATHON’, OR ‘COOKIE SWAP’? Most every year, my fabulous sister has a Cookie Marathon; by invitation only.  All invitees come for the weekend and bring along 3 to 5 already prepared-from-scratch cookie doughs from home, extra baking sheets, huge containers to bring our goodies home in, a potluck...
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Tis’ The Wine Season To Be Merry!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments OAK CREEK VINEYARD’S TASTING ROOM IS FULL OF DECORATIONS, HOLIDAY FOOD & SNACKS, WINE & WINE ACCESSORIES! Every day is a GIFT and people ‘pay it forward’ on a regular basis.  Somehow, though, this time of the year seems to provide us with more opportunities to be more of who we truly are.  It is as though from Thanksgiving to Christmas and then on to New Year’s Eve, this...
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Wine For Camp Soaring Eagle Annual Gala!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments POURING WINE FOR A WORTHY CAUSE…. On Saturday night, November 13th, OAK CREEK VINEYARDS & WINERY was privileged to be one of the sponsors for the fund-raising Annual Gala for Camp Soaring Eagle.  The Camp’s mission is to give kids with serious illnesses and their families a chance to discover the healing power of laughter and the sheer joy of play that sickness has too long...
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RECIPE — “White Wine Sangria”

Posted in Blog | 0 comments REMEMBER: When you see a picture of red grapes on our blog posts, followed by the word RECIPE, it means a ‘red wine’ recipe will follow.  When you see a picture of white grapes, that means this is a “white wine’ recipe! The beauty of any type of Sangria is that you can enjoy the many flavors all year ’round.  A perfect accompaniment to any holiday gathering, Summer poolside...
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Perfect Time For An Autumn Picnic & Wine!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments Picnics are not just for Summer.    There is nothing better than packing a picnic basket with simple delicacies; like fresh crusty bread, some creamy Brie cheese,  strips of roasted peppers, a few spinach leaves…slices of pears, a bunch of grapes (oh, did we mention wine), and perhaps some of your favorite chocolates.  Pack up your favorite old blanket and your best china.  Make...
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RECIPE – “Red Wine Jelly”

Posted in Blog | 0 comments REMEMBER: When you see a picture of red grapes on our blog posts, followed by the word RECIPE, it means a ‘red wine’ recipe will follow.  When you see a picture of white grapes, that means this is a “white wine’ recipe! Autumn is in the air!  Harvest time is in full swing here at the vineyard!  Ever since we were children, more than likely some of our...
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Planting Of The Grapes!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments In the midst of our busy season, not only are we picking grapes to press into wine, but we are also designing and constructing an additional parcel of land to extend our vineyard. Just to give you a smidgen of what is involved, here are some of the things we always had to consider and continue to keep in mind as we expand: - Take a close look at the high/low temperatures and frost-free periods in...
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Hello, Wine World!

Posted in Blog | 0 comments Greetings, Everyone!   Welcome To The World Of Our Brand New Website!   It is our intent to now bring to you the “Life of Oak Creek Vineyard”….updates on expansion and daily operations, upcoming events, new wine, and delicious RECIPES made with wine we trust you will enjoy.  Each and every day, you will find a brand new blog post containing as much information as we can...
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