Sip Into Summer: The Story Behind Our Strawberry Basil Peach Sangria

]Every season has a drink—and sangria is pure summer. At The Gallery Casual Dining & Cocktails, we don’t just serve a glass of something cold—we tell a story with every pour. That’s why our Strawberry Basil Peach Sangria isn’t just refreshing, it’s rooted in history, layered with flavor, and made for these long, golden evenings.

So go ahead. Sip slowly. Let us take you on a journey.

🍷 Where Does Sangria Come From?

Sangria’s roots reach back to ancient Rome, where citizens would mix wine with herbs, spices, and fruit to purify and flavor the water. Fast forward to 18th- and 19th-century Spain, and the drink evolved into the sangria we recognize today—red wine mixed with local fruit, brandy, and sometimes a bit of fizz. It was festive, flexible, and always built for sharing.

When sangria made its debut in the United States at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, it quickly became a symbol of laid-back, European-style summer sipping—and Americans fell in love.

Today, sangria is a staple on patios, at parties, and in every good summer memory.

🍓 Our Gallery Spin: Summer in a Glass

Inspired by the sangria tradition, our Strawberry Basil Peach Sangria blends old-world roots with fresh, modern flair:

• Strawberries, macerated just enough to release their sweetness

• Fresh basil, hand-muddled for a green, peppery brightness

• A touch of peach brandy, a nod to the stone fruit orchards of southern Europe

• And a pour of crisp Sauvignon Blanc, bringing zesty citrus and grassy notes to pull it all together

It's light, it’s aromatic, and it finishes clean—no syrupy sugar rush here, just honest flavors built to pair with warm evenings and lively tables.

🌿 What Is Basil Doing in My Wine?

Glad you asked. Basil may seem like an unusual choice in sangria, but it’s an herb with ancient culinary roots—used not just in Italian cooking, but in Egyptian and Indian medicine for thousands of years. It brings a freshness and complexity that plays beautifully with fruit, and when balanced properly (as Chef Chris always does), it elevates rather than overpowers.

So no, it’s not a gimmick. It’s genius.

🍑 Pairings & Patio Vibes

Our Strawberry Basil Peach Sangria was made to be sipped slowly on the patio, ideally as the sun starts to dip below the rooftops of Plains. It's the kind of drink that asks you to linger a little longer.

Perfect pairings include:

• Our char-grilled swordfish with citrus bulgur wheat

• Fig and goat cheese flatbread (hint: sweet loves sweet)

• A crisp arugula salad with seasonal fruit

• Or go simple—chips, cocktails, and conversation

📍 Now Available at The Gallery
🍷 Strawberry Basil Peach Sangria – House-made, fresh each day
🌇 Best enjoyed on the patio, under a warm sky
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