Get Decadent

Some of the loyal wine-drinking patrons of Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market will remember one of our popular drinks, the Red Decadence wine. A truly delicious red wine, its unique flavors have made it something of a Ruth-Anne’s staple.

Red Decadence is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, combined with the smooth taste and aromas of chocolate. Drinking Red Decadence is like taking in a delicate Cab with undertones and an after kick of roasted dark chocolate, full, rich and lasting flavor. We’ve sampled it several times in Ruth-Anne’s, and we’ve found it was met with resounding approval.

But don’t think that that’s all – as excellent as the standard Red Decadence always is. But now, we also have the new Red Decadence Raspberry. Made from the same Cabernet Sauvignon base as the original, the new Red Decadance both contains the rich, smooth chocolate flavors and is infused with ripe raspberries. While the original walks the line between dry and sweet, the fruit tones of Red Decadence Raspberry make for a very firmly sweet flavor. Not syrupy sweet that goes to far, but a straightforward, enjoyable sweet paired with the fullness of chocolate for a unique balance of flavor.

The new Red Decadence is a flavorful, independent kind of wine; while you could certainly pair it with red meats, it would also be a fantastic companion to a chocolate dessert, and it could certainly stand on its own as a nightcap.

Come on in to Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market and see if we have a bottle of Red Decadence Raspberry open for tasting, and try a new taste for your pallet. 

Got Coffee? And Extra Coffee Flavors?

If you have a love of coffee or delicious coffee drinks, Ruth-Anne's Gourmet Market has some new items in you won’t want to miss out on.

The, excellence of a plain coffee is often underestimated in these days of drive-thru lattes and department store café frappachinos, but we have some new options to remind you of the greatness that lies in simplicity. Schuil Coffee offers Fair Trade certified, USDA approved organic coffees, and Ruth-Anne’s now carries their Guatemala Asaspane and Nicaragua Cosatin Rainforest blends. Both medium roasts, the Guatemala Asaspane is a mild coffee with lightly smoky undertones, and the Nicaragua Cosatin Rainforest is shade grown with robust flavor. They’re sold in single-pot packets, letting you try one without buying extra before knowing how you like it, or buy exactly as much as you please.

If you are one for the fancy lattes and frappachinos, come into Ruth-Anne’s new flavored syrups. Brought to us and therefore our loyal patrons from DaVinci Gourmet, can be found here in vanilla and hazelnut flavors. Use it to flavor your plain coffee, to spice up a latte, or make some other flavored drink you think up.

For the true coffee aficionado, we’ve also brought in a new flavor to add to out biscotti collection. Whatever your tastes, German chocolate biscotti is a great option.

Local Charm

Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market is a local store, and we’re proud of the fact. If you come into the store, you’ll find a variety of products made in Wisconsin, and a few that were created within West Bend itself.

Ruth-Anne’s decorated wineglasses are all hand painted, and most of them are local products. Wildflowers, snowmen, funky modern designs: we seek to supply for everyone’s tastes. There are also delightful handmade, cloth wine bags sold here that are the perfect, local made finishing touch for the gift of wine.  The store also carries unique ceramic pieces, mugs and wine chillers made by a young local artist.

Looking for a handcrafted card that goes above and beyond your normal convenience store grade? Ruth-Anne’s Market carries an entire display of scrapbooked cards made by a local woman, beautiful, different selections for your card giving needs. Whether it’s a birthday or just saying hello, they’ll make an excellent impression.

The wine and unique food choices found in Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market also bare the mark of Wisconsin. Real maple syrup, thick and delicious, can be found on our shelves, along with cranberry jelly and syrup, all made in Wisconsin. We also carry fantastic mixes for a variety of foods from Wildwood of Trempealeau, Wisconsin: mixes for BLT, veggie horseradish and tomato basil dips or cheeseballs, if you’re going for the fancy feel on your appetizers, soup mixes for creamy potato or beef barley, and mulling spice mix of apple cider. The mixes are hearty, flavorful creations, meals and snacks just waiting to be made.

We also carry wines from a wide variety of Wisconsin wineries, including, but certainly not limited to, Captain’s Walk, Weggy Wines, Kerrigan Brothers, and Orchard County. From reisling to fruit wine to vineyard specialty flavors, occasionally sold in custom bottles shaped like a ship on the high seas, Ruth-Anne’s brings you a fine selection for your local wine desires.

Ruth-Anne's Gourmet Market takes pride in its existence as a local store in a Wisconsin town, and come in to try our local products; you may be surprised by some of the incredible options our state has to offer.

Sweet, Sweet Balsamic

Have you tried Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market’s selection of balsamic vinegars? Even if you’ve tried some of them before, I would suggest coming in again to check out the new blueberry balsamic, a sweet, unique addition to the Ruth-Anne’s collection.

The first thing you experience with the blueberry balsamic is the scent – as soon as you pour it, there is a light, full smell of fresh blueberries. You may not always think of aroma consciously when choosing your food, but never underestimate its power.

After you get to the tasting, however, you’ll have the full effect. Those who know their balsamics are used to the intense flavor of the vinegar, and the sharp tang that ends the experience, but with the blueberry balsamic you’ll have a sweeter experience. The flavor of blueberry is potent while the taste of the vinegar is still present, but the delicately balance each other for a softer finish. Whether you’re a stand-by balsamic enthusiast or a wary newcomer to the experience, Ruth-Anne’s new blueberry vinegar is a fantastic road to take next.

If you enjoy the taste of vinegars on their own, the blueberry balsamic would be excellent for bread dipping, or as a light salad dressing. If you prefer to mix things up a bit, try mixing the blueberry balsamic with olive oil, perhaps lemon or orange flavored for a sweet and varied new creation to share with friends. Use it in cooking to add flavor to chicken breast (always a good experiment with flavored oils and vinegars), Or try adding some blueberry balsamic to your oil when you sauté veggies, for just a little extra hint of sweetness.

Delightful fruit wines, for every table and occasion

Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market has recently brought into stock two new wines stock, combining forces with one of our standard wines – come in to discover the taste and delight of Maiden Wines.

Maiden Wines is a Wisconsin winery, found in Maiden Rock in the Rush River Valley. The winery is so name in honor of the legend of the area concerning a young Native American women who flung herself from the bluffs above the river in the name of true love.  Few things can equal such passion, but the people of Maiden Wines have devoted themselves to doing so in the creation of their flavorful wines.

Ruth-Anne’s first Maiden Wines product was their Black Forest wine, a delightful combination of fruit and chocolate to make a lightly sweet, smooth flavor. The Black Forest is a black cherry wine that ends with a chocolate finish and has a full, complex and satisfying flavor. Had with a dinner entrée of red eat or as an addition to a bowl of ice vream, this sweet wine will be of value with many a dish.

One of Ruth-Anne’s new Maiden Wines additions to the store is the winery’s blueberry wine, a semi-sweet, flavorful fruit wine. A straight berry wine without a base of grapes, the blueberry wine tastes of fresh-picked fruit and has the smooth, satisfying flavor of its namesake. The taste is pronounced enough to recognize and subtle enough to never overpower, creating an excellent wine drinking experience. Any lover of bleyberry flavor will find a worthwhile drink in this Maiden Wines product, had by itself or as an addition to dessert, perhaps.

The second of Ruth-Anne’s new Maiden Wines is their wildberry wine, an interesting drink to be certain. Made from black raspberry, red raspberry, blueberry and strawberry, the blend is widely arrayed enough that there is not a single flavor or discernable trend. The wine carries undertones of all the fruits but the complete flavor of none, creating a blend of taste that is mild and slightly sweet. The wine is a universal fruit flavor, and an acceptable addition to any fruit lover’s table.

Come in now to taste any of the Maiden Wines, and take advantage of our holiday special! Our three Maiden Wines are currently on sale for $11.50, five dollars and fifty cents off normal price?