The corkscrew is turned and twisted into the cork. A tug on the lever pulls the cork from the bottle. That moment of release is sounded with a "Pop". It is a special moment indeed. Right then is when wine really comes to life. It is when wine becomes a part of meal, celebration, or simply enjoyed on its own. The versatility of cooking with wine spans from savory to sweet. Each wine has a flavor profile which matches and enhances food flavors. When a special wine arrived at my door, I knew exactly what I wanted to make with it. Berry Burgundy Sorbet was soon created and churning in my ice cream freezer.
What special wine arrived? It was the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Hearty Burgundy by Gallo Family Vineyards. It has a celebratory label and a blend to match closely to the original one. The flavors range from dark berry to plum. It is the dark berries I focused on when making the sorbet. I used a combination of blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Berry Burgundy Sorbet is a wonderful and light dessert. It is the right ending to a big meal, especially one made or paired with Hearty Burgundy. The meal will flow nicely from beginning to end and will be tied together with the wine. The sorbet stays soft even after freezing because of the wine. It has a balance of tartness and sweetness along with a harmony of berry flavors from both the fruit and wine.
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Berry Burgundy Sorbet
Ingredients
- ¾ granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 8 ounces raspberries by weight
- 8 ounces blueberries by weight
- 8 ounces blackberries by weight
- ¾ cup Burgundy wine
Instructions
- Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup. Remove from the heat to cool.
- Purée berries in a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
- Press the puréed berries through a fine mesh sieve set over a medium bowl to get the berry juice. Discard seeds and pulp.
- Add simple syrup and wine to the berry juice and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled or overnight.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer sorbet to a freezer safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Food and celebrations go hand in hand. Take a look at these recipes by Sunday Supper contributors featuring Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy to celebrate its 50th birthday:
- Fruity Burgundy Sangria by Shockingly Delicious
- Beef Burgundy in Puff Pastry by Webicurean
- Beef Burgundy Pasta by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Burgundy Mushroom Sauce over Beef by The Dinner-Mom
- Classic Coq au Vin by Foxes Love Lemons
- Cornish Beef Pasty with Burgundy Gravy by Neighborfood
- Hearty Burgundy and Chocolate Chili by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Hearty Burgundy Beef Stew by Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Majestic Burgundy Mushrooms & Cookie Cups with Burgundy Cream by NinjaBaking.com
- Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna by Alida's Kitchen
- Oeufs en Meurette by Curious Cuisiniere
- Pollo Alla Cacciatorra (Hunter-Style Chicken) by The Foodie Army Wife
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Polenta by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Roasted Salmon with Burgundy-Balsamic Glaze by girlichef
- Sausage & Mushroom Ragu by The Messy Baker
- Sausages in Burgundy Sauce with Mushrooms by Soni's Food
- Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce with Pappardelle by Hip Foodie Mom
- Slow Cooker Hearty Burgundy Wine Pork Roast by Family Foodie
- Berry Burgundy Sorbet by Magnolia Days
- Red Wine Cherry Chocolate Bars by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
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The respelendent ruby sorbet is a dessert fit for royals...And a dessert befitting a 50th birthday party =) Gorgeous photos (as always) and recipe, Renee. Thank you!
Thanks Kim and you always make me smile with your comments. You are so kind.
Terrific recipe! It such a light, yet elegant ending to a meal. Love the photography too!
Thank you Marjory and I appreciate the compliment on my photography.
How fun and unusual, Renee. Love your creativity on this!
Thanks Renee and it was such fun to create and make this sorbet.
Oh, my! The color of your burgundy sorbet is just breathtaking!!! What a magnificent dessert! Cheers!!!
Thanks so much Liz and cheers to you!
Renee,
I love that you made sorbet!!! Do inventive and fabulous! I'm going to need to buy another bottle of Hearty Burgundy so I can make this!! Cheers to Hearty Burgundy!
Thanks and Cheers to you Alice!
What a gorgeous dessert -- looking forward to trying this beautiful recipe... love berries and this sounds fabulous!
Thanks Isabel and I can see you enjoying this dessert.
I am all out of Hearty Burgundy, but I just ran to put it on the shopping list, because this sorbet NEEDS to happen!
Yes, definitely time to get more Hearty Burgundy. I'm going to stock up on the bottles with the special label. I have to have one for my 50th birthday in November.
What a stunning color! I also love wine based sorbets, I think they are a great way to end the meal.
Thanks Susan and I agree wine sorbets are a fantastic way to end a meal.
Love the sound of that pop. Renee, this sorbet is absolutely gorgeous. Your photos are stunning. Pinned.
That pop sound makes me smile every time. Thanks for your kind words and the pin.
Wow Renee, you stepped out of the box on this one and I love it!! Your ice cream looks just amazing!!!
Thank you Jennifer. The wine inspired this dessert with its flavors.
This looks so refreshing, Renee! I never made sorbet with wine, I must try this soon!
This has been my favorite sorbet to date. I love the flavors, consistency, and the color.
This is seriously SO GORGEOUS Renee! I really wish I had a giant scoop right now.
Thank you Courtney and I'd send you a scoop right now if I could.
I am intrigued, Renee. This sounds like the perfect sorbet - now I just need to get an ice cream maker. It sounds so delicious.
Yes Bea, you do need to get an ice cream maker. I know you would enjoy it very much.
So glad to know that somebody else doesn't put away their ice cream maker just because it's winter 🙂 I've never tried making a sorbet with wine before, but now it's on my to-do list. Such a beautiful color, and (I'm sure) flavor!
My husband enjoys ice cream and frozen treats any time of the year so I'm always churning up something for him.
Wow Renee! This is absolutely fabulous ice cream! I can imagine eating it straight from the container!
When I was transferring it from the ice cream maker to the freezer container I left some in the maker so I could eat it right then and there.
I am loving the dessert ideas this week. I never would have thought wine would work in an ice cream. Fantastic!
I am loving all the recipes this week. Burgundy sure is such a great wine to cook with.
Oh my goodness gracious!!! This looks awesome!
Oh thanks a bunch Conni!
Sorbets are a beautiful way to end a great meal or to enjoy on their own.
Velva
I agree with you Velva. It's a nice light dessert after a big meal.
I am not sure which I love more…the recipe or the GORGEOUS picture!!
Thanks so much Betsy. Your kind words made me smile.
I love how you set the scene for this post. Such a vivid description.. and then this sorbet... so gorgeous!
Thanks Shaina. I really appreciate the kind words on my writing. It is something I am constantly trying to improve.
This is wonderful Renee! Simple, elegant and beautiful. What a delicious way to celebrate (and enjoy!) the Hearty Burgundy!
Thank you Alida and cheers!
I would be so pleased to be served something that looks (and I'm sure tastes) this good. Very clever recipe.
Thanks you Maureen. It is quite simple and something I think really showcases all the flavors.
Such a great idea to use burgundy in a dessert!I love the gorgeous color this would make the perfect ending to all the fantastic dishes we've shared today 🙂
The idea for this sorbet came almost instantly when the theme for the event was announced. It just seemed so right for it.
oooohhhhh I new recipe for my ice cream maker! I love it!
Yes, time to break out the ice cream maker! I use mine all year long.
Renee, you're an absolute genius for using the wine to make this glorious, gorgeous, pink hued sorbet. These photos are amazing!
Thanks Nancy! The color of this sorbet is quite incredible.
I've never had a sorbet made with wine but it's so gorgeous!!
It was my first sorbet with wine and now I think I'll add some in most of the ones I make from now on. I like both the flavor component and the way it keeps it from getting too hard.
Perfect sorbet, beautiful colors, pin it!
Thank Ilona and I appreciate the pin.
This is absolutely stunning, I love the idea of incorporating wine into an sorbet---and it's hot enough here in Los Angeles to really enjoy it!
We like frozen treats all year long. The temperature outside doesn't seem to change our cravings for it. However, it is extra nice to cool down with on a hot day.
Oh I can't wait to try this sorbet when it's berry season!
Yes, perfect to celebrate berry season.