This red wine drink embodies warm mulling spices and refreshing citrus, apples and cranberries.

Winter Sangria

Combine Zinfandel, cloves, star anise, 4 cinnamon sticks, and ginger in a large pot. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain mixture; discard spices. Stir orange juice, orange and apple slices, and cranberries into strained mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Add sparkling wine to fruit mixture just before serving. Serve in glasses. Garnish drinks with cinnamon sticks and/ or orange and apple slices, if desired.