Sunday

Just two days until that glorious morning.

I imagine to say it won’t be so boring.

I’ve wrapped, and I’ve cooked, 

I’ve decorated and looked,

For that perfect wine 

to be so sublime.

Bathrooms all scrubbed, rooms have been cleaned,

For family is coming and it all must brightly beam.

So with little left to do I patiently wait,

With a glass of Pinot Grigio for the day I know with fate.

Will bring all its chaos, packages here packages there.

Who gave the slippers, or better yet Uncle George his new fake hair.

The kitchen will be bustling with Grandma and Aunt Jo.

I’m staying out of the way with my bottle of Merlot.

The kids running around in endless circles.

The cat and the dog hide as to not end up crippled.

Meal on the table, blessing is said,

Then everyone eats, drinks and then fleds.

It will be back to the toys, the new gadgets and such,

Until the dessert is served and a little adult punch.

Sparkling champagne along with Chatham Hill Christmas White,

A toast to family and then they’ll be out for the night.

Yes I can see it, can see it so clearly now.

Christmas is coming no need to be down.

So I raise my favorite glass of Chatham Hill wine.

For soon will come a most joyful occasion and all will be fine.

Saturday

It’s Saturday morning. Oh no! Afternoon!

At least I’m waking up alone in my own room.

The office party was glorious, glistening and grand.

And I never seemed to be without a drink in my hand.

What was the wine? Oh yes, I remember now.

Local Chatham Hill wines that made my palate go, “Wow!”

I have it here somewhere, the website to go.

To find this urban winery and stop to say, “Hello!”

I’ve got to stock up on those wines I loved so much.

To the shower I go and then grab a good lunch.

I’ll then stop to see what wines I can taste.

And possibly a tour, I must get going with haste.

My Saturday afternoon, I treasure so dear,

But Christmas is coming. Christmas is near.

So off to Chatham Hill Winery I go to taste and to tour,

And to stock up on the wines you can be rest assured.

Recipe for Hot Mulled Christmas Wine

Posted on: Wine Trail Traveler
Date: December 19, 2012
By: Kathy Sullivan

There is nothing better than walking into a room where a crockpot of mulled red wine is simmering (not boiling.) The aromas of spices, citrus and wine makes me think of snow, Christmas, family and peace on earth. What could be better?
Try this  recipe for Chatham Hill Winery that is made with their Christmas Red Wine, a semi-sweet red wine.
Cheers, Kathy

Chatham Hill Hot Mulled Christmas Red Wine
Ingredients
1 bottle Chatham Hill Christmas Red Wine
1 cinnamon stick
1 t whole allspice
6 whole cloves
1 T orange juice
¼ t ground cinnamon
¼ C sugar
Note: Chatham Hill Christmas Red Wine is a semi-sweet red wine.
Directions

1. Heat one bottle of Chatham Hill Christmas Red Wine in a crock pot (recommended) or a non-reactive saucepan over low to medium heat (do NOT bring to a boil).
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and continue to heat gently until sugar is dissolved.
3. Serve in coffee mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Provided by Chatham Hill Winery, North Carolina.

Friday ~ In memory of those from Sandy Hook Elementary

We will never forget when we heard such news.

How could this happen, how could we lose.

Such beautiful children with their futures so bright.

And adults who did everything they could with all their might.

Our hearts ache, our souls hurt, our mind can’t even fathom.

How could this happen? It seems so random.

We’ve learned the names, we’ve seen some faces.

We’ve prayed and we’ve wept, we’ve witnessed God’s graces.

So in the hustle and bustle of this holiday season,

Hug those close to you, even if for no reason.

It’s not the wrapping and bows, 

the meal or the wine you chose,

It’s love and peace, comfort and joy,

It’s family and friends and the time to enjoy.

Thursday

The days to Christmas just seem to go,

So quickly amongst all the ribbons and bows.

Tonight is the one night I have left to myself.
To gather the gifts off all of the shelves.

They’re piled up here and there, this way and that.

And that one just fell on top of the cat.

Wrapping paper and boxes, gift tags and tape

It seems too much to handle, too much to take.

But what to my wondering eyes should appear?

Why it’s a bottle of Vionier and now it becomes clear.

I pour myself a glass and at instant feel at ease.

I can get through all of it, it will be such a breeze.

So make your holidays easier, make them enjoyable and bright.

Pour a glass of Chatham Hill wine and start wrapping with might.

Wednesday

The week before Christmas is becoming shorter each day

With so much to still do you might feel a bit dismayed.

The presents are purchased, wrapped and all tagged.

The cookies are baked, decorated and bagged.

What you ask is left to do with all of this already done,

Why stocking stuffers of course, and some wine for the fun.

So off to Chatham Hill Winery away it is I go,

To stock up for wine lovers and of course myself, you know.

Aunt Mary would love the Perfect Harmony in a glass,

Cousin Ralph just wants Pinio Noir and to sit on his :) …

Your mother-in-law is “helpful”, your father-in-law snoring logs,

You just want to get through the day without calling in the mob.

So stop by and taste and pick the wine of your choice,

It’s only one day to get through, and it’s family, of course.