Peju Province Winery's Sparkling Cheese Fondue
Sparkling wine and cheese? Yes, please. Peju Province Winery’s Sparkling Cheese Fondue is fun, celebratory, and deliciously easy.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Bubbles Club Brut
- 1½ pounds mild cheddar cheese shredded (about 6 cups)
Instructions
- Halve garlic cloves and rub the cut sides on the inside of a 3-quart saucepan. Discard garlic. Add butter and melt over low heat. Add chopped green and red peppers and cook 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add Brut. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheese, a handful at a time, stirring in between additions. Stir until mixture is thick and smooth. Serve immediately with fresh bread or pretzels.
Peju Province Winery
Established in 1983, Peju Province Winery is dedicated to producing balanced, expressive, and elegant wines from organic and sustainably farmed vineyards in the Napa Valley. Located on an idyllic estate in the renowned Rutherford appellation, the winery is home to lush gardens, distinctive architecture, and a tasting room offering world-class hospitality and culinary experiences. Still family owned and operated, our business has transformed over the past 32 years from a simple grape growing venture into a landmark winery. With additional vineyards in Calistoga and Pope Valley, we craft single varietal and blended wines that showcase the essential taste of the vineyard.
