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When we filed our report from the National Restaurant Association's annual trade show in May, we were very curious about Wine Cellar Sorbets. The New York-based company and "sorbet sommelier" Dave Zablocki do not skimp on the amount of wine (or sake) used in making their sorbets, which was one of the reasons we gravitated toward the booth.
Which is why, if you find it at Whole Foods' South Loop, Huron or Boys Town locations, expect to get carded, in addition to paying $9 per pint. That's what happened to the Tribune's Chris Borelli over the weekend when he visited Whole Foods on Halsted to pick up a pint. Wine Cellar Sorbet's offerings contain an average of 5 percent alcohol by volume. That's the same amount as an average bottle of beer.
We're imagining the skate punks over at Clark and Belmont panhandling for some of that sweet, frozen stuff right now. [The Stew]
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WINE SMOOTHIES!
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I'm not a wine fan, but I do dig a smoothie and ALCOHOL!
Doesnt alcohol make stuff melt faster? I know when I used to put booze in my slurpees in high school, they always melted faster.
no white zinfandel sorbet to serve at weddings??
mich: alcohol does make stuff melt faster, at higher percentages. With wine, we're talking about anywhere between 10-14 percent here.
Zablocki done his homework and what he's probably doing is using a lot of sugar in the mix, since alcohol doesn't freeze.
He's doing something right. These are some of the smoothest sorbets I've ever tasted. Moreover, Zablocki is capturing the flavor of the grape varietals perfectly.
I love sugar and alcohol. Im glad he could marry these things together :)
Um, MY DREAM? Are they tasty?
Very. I remember the chardonnay being particularly good. I don't have tasting notes in front of me, but I think Zablocki sources an un-oaked chardonnay for production. Having an oaked chardonnay sorbet would be a bit much.
Sounds amazing. Too bad we'll never be able to get it in Pennsylvania.
@ Jillian... (AKA "Phillyist Prime"): Give'em time to expand. If they're available in Kentucky, Missouri and Kansas, they'll make PA real soon
I had the absolute joy of meeting the Wine Cellar Sorbet folks at the Show. Not only are their sorbets fab, but the company's backstory is neat too. Mmm, now I must rush home for a pint.