Luxury: Day 6

Wattle Creek Winery Merlot Sonoma County 2022

The Wattle Creek Winery Merlot Sonoma County 2022 entices with aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, and cocoa. Its smooth, velvety palate delivers flavors of dark berry compote, mocha, and cedar, with a long, supple finish.

Since 1994, Wattle Creek Winery has been sharing a passion for wine and life - creating great Sonoma wines, as well as exceptional moments and events, while having a fantastic sense of family, loyalty and community born from a shared love of wine. Wattle Creek’s unique style of wines from the Alexander Valley is refreshing and inspiring - a new approach that beautifully complements our collection of wineries in Sonoma, Napa and France.

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Food Pairing

Spiced Cranberry Glazed Ham

This holiday-ready Spiced Cranberry Glazed Ham is sweet, savory, and beautifully aromatic. The rich, velvety notes of ripe plum, black cherry, and cocoa in the Wattle Creek Merlot Sonoma County 2022 perfectly complement the tangy cranberry glaze and warm spices, making it a festive centerpiece for any gathering.

Ingredients:

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 4–5 lbs)
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground allspice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Score the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a roasting pan.
In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, and spices. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the glaze thickens, about 10–12 minutes.
Brush the glaze over the ham, reserving some for later.
Bake the ham for 1–1.5 hours, basting every 20–30 minutes with additional glaze.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze on the side and a glass of Wattle Creek Merlot.

Serves 6-8.

The perfect festive centerpiece to your holiday table.