The Grape Vine Blog

Chile, Food Pairings, Recipes, Soups

Sea food soup

Posted on March 17, 2017 at 3:36 pm by Naughty Grape

Ingredients (serves 6) 1kg of sliced crust-less bread – cubed 1 can (400ml) of evaporated milk 3 tablespoons of butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper – finely chopped 1⁄2 carrot – grated 1 garlic clove – crushed 1 kg of mixed cooked seafood, prawns, oysters, clams or mussels, crab, etc. 100ml of white… Read More

Chile, Entertaining, Food Pairings, Party Planning, Recipes, Wines Table or Stil

Tart shrimp

Posted on March 17, 2017 at 3:05 pm by Naughty Grape

Ingredients (4 people) 400 g of shrimp 200 cc of balsamic vinegar 30 cc of olive oil 30 cc of cucumber juice Salt, pepper 1 Avocado 100 g of sugar 30 cc of lemon juice 30 g of grated ginger Reduce the balsamic vinegar with the sugar until it has the consistency of salsa.… Read More

Chile, Food Pairings

The English-Salmon

Posted on March 17, 2017 at 2:53 pm by Naughty Grape

Ingredients (4 people) 1 Kilo salmon fillet (4 people) 1 onion 1⁄2 Liter dry white wine 250 cc of cream 30 g of fresh capers 1⁄2 kilo rice 1 g of saffron 700 cc of vegetable broth 100 g of butter Salt, pepper Then add rice and stir until it takes temperature, add the wine… Read More

Dinner Tips, Entertaining, Liquer Cocktails, Wines Champagne

Easy Champagne Cocktails

Posted on July 8, 2016 at 12:04 pm by Naughty Grape

On July 3, 2016 our Parent Company, A.S. Bryden & Sons hosted yet another successful, Moet on The Rocks event; this time launching Moët Ice Impérial Rosé . Moët Ice Impérial Rosé, along with the original creation, Moet Ice Imperial, was created specifically for our climate as the champagne is served over rocks with fruits… Read More

Entertaining

New Location Same Great Service

Posted on June 24, 2016 at 10:55 am by Naughty Grape

On Friday 10th June 2016, The Naughty Grape officially opened its door at 81a Mucurapo Road, St. James. Though compact in size compared to our previous home on Tragarete Road, the store offers the same great brands and service and this new convenient location. We are home to one of the largest collections of world… Read More

Dinner Tips, Entertaining, Food Pairings, Wines Table or Stil

Lenten Recipe – Spicy Crab and Corn Croquettes

Posted on February 15, 2016 at 12:23 am by Naughty Grape

The Lenten Season is upon us, but that does not mean we cannot celebrate friends and family over great food. Try this great appetizer, Spicy Crab and Corn Croquettes and share with friends over great conversation and lots of laughs. SPICY CRAB & CORN CROQUETTES Croquettes 1 cup just-add-water cornbread mix 1/2 teaspoon curry… Read More

Dinner Tips, Food Pairings, Recipes, Wines Table or Stil

Lenten Recipe – Thai Coconut Poached Salmon

Posted on February 10, 2016 at 4:21 pm by Naughty Grape

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and for many, this time is most acknowledged through a change in diet, otherwise known as the Lenten Diet. Fish, or other meatless recipes are on the top of the list and for the next week, The Naughty Grape would like to share with you some of go… Read More

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Featured Wines

Featured Wines – October 2015

Posted on October 31, 2015 at 1:11 am by Naughty Grape

At The Naughty Grape we carry a wide range of wines for many occasions. We’ve found that most persons are familiar with red wines such as Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and white wines such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. However, there are a host of other varietals that are available to… Read More

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Wine Tasting

Beginner’s Guide to Wine Tasting

Posted on October 31, 2015 at 12:41 am by Naughty Grape

If you are new to the world of wine, the art of wine tasting can seem daunting, but these simple tips can help you to overcome the intimidation and have you tasting and appreciating wine like a pro. It’s always good to know a few basics about wine before you delve in. Firstly, get to… Read More

Cocktails, Vodka

Belvedere St Clements’s Toddy

Posted on November 19, 2013 at 6:27 pm by Naughty Grape

Ingredients: 2 Parts Belvedere Citrus 1 Barspoon organic marmalade 2 x 10cm Cinnamon sticks 2 Cloves 1 Small orange zest Method: Warm the Belvedere over a rocks glass of very hot water. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 clove. Stir through with the bar spoon of marmalade. Rotate the glass to distribute heat and encourage… Read More