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. 

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.

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.

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.

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?

Thanks to the St. Joseph's Community Singers and all the others that brought beautiful music to downtown West Bend this season!

Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market has many items and options available for every occasion, but one of out great specialties is customized gifts.

Ruth-Anne’s does its own gift baskets, organized around a theme, idea, or style. Come in to order basket for a friend, employee or parent this Christmas, and you can order by price range or type of product you want in the basket. You can buy a basket that is already made in the store, or you can tell us what you want and we’ll make a basket to fit your order.

 Ruth-Anne’s gift baskets can include almost any product in out store, from our gourmet candies to our sauces and dips, to our chocolates and gift items. Many of our baskets also include a bottle of wine from Ruth-Anne’s, adding a touch of flair and taste to the gift.

Ruth-Anne’s also does custom engraving and labeling that makes for a superb gift, whether it be for Christmas, a birthday or an anniversary.

You can have many things engraved at Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market: we do wine bottles, if you wish to give the gift of wine, or we do wine glasses, pints, shot glasses or on-the-rocks glasses. If you’re looking for something really unique, Ruth-Anne’s even carries a few oil and vinegar bottles that can be engraved for a gift. Have a description, message or graphic engraved, to commemorate a moment or just to make your gift unique from others of its kind.

If your ideal gift to give does happen to be wine, we also do custom labeling – we can print a message on the label for whoever you’re giving to, or an advertisement or motto if you’re looking for a company gift. Ruth-Anne’s can also place pictures, dates and almost anything on one of our custom labeled wine bottles. A bottle with the year and a full family picture makes a great Christmas gift; a bottle of wine labeled with the wedding date and a picture from the big day makes a fantastic anniversary present.

Whatever your gifting needs are, come in to Ruth-Anne’s to see a wide range of examples of our engraving and labeling work, as well as some custom gift baskets on display to find the right present for your gifting needs.

The Regio Moscato and Regio Dark Red are both flavorful, interesting wines that are a fine addition to any table that will not only compliment your meal, but will also set you apart.

The Moscato has a light but potent floral aroma, followed by a taste of subtle citrus and fresh fruit. The oldest variety of wine known, Muscat wines are known for their unique and pleasing combination of scent and taste that provides a satisfying experience, and the Regio Moscato does not disappoint. A light, flavorful experience, the Regio Moscato would be well placed with a meal of turkey, fish, or ethnic noodle dishes.

The Regio Dark Red, a name that sits well next to the little bat on its label, is a blend of 38% Petit Verdot, 26% Cabernet Franc, and 36% Petite Sirah. A full, smooth flavor, Dark Wine has none of the bitter aftertaste occasionally found in red wines. A deep red in color, the flavor is also deep and powerful but also simple, a stunning companion to a dinner of steak, pasta marinara, or as a glass of wine all on its own to top off your evening.

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Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market has always prided itself on the quality and selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars we carry, and now we want to share them with you so you can share them with others.  Currently offering four types of Ruth-Anne’s label olive oil and three Ruth-Anne’s vinegars, it’s the perfect gift for the food-lover on your list.

If you’re gifting to someone who enjoys cooking, try giving them a couple of our flavored olive oils to add a little twist to their classic dishes, delivered in Ruth-Anne’s new oil and vinegar gift bags.

Choose from jute bags with bamboo handles or heavy homemade paper bags, in a variety of designs. Some come with windows to show off what’s inside, letting you giftee see what flavor of oil or vinegar you gave.

Ruth-Anne’s also carries everything you need for oil and vinegar bread dipping. Our four-seasoning shaker includes a Sicilian Blend, parmesan blend, Tuscany blend and Rosa Maria. You can get just the seasonings, the seasonings with four dipping trays, or just the dipping trays in a four pack or singly.

Get the chef in your family a flavored olive oil and a flavored balsamic vinegar – Ruth-Anne’s can help you find the perfect combo for you to gift in one of our double bottle bags. Create your own gift set for someone including oil and dipping seasonings, maybe a couple dipping trays. There’s limitless opportunities for great, creative girfts at Ruth-Anne’s, if only you come in to find them.

With all gifts there must be good gift wrapping to make it memorable and presentable, whatever the occasion, and at Ruth-Anne’s Gourmet Market we know have some new selections for the packaging of your wine.

If you’re looking for simple and functional wine carrying, Ruth-Anne’s now carries reusable jute gift bags, for single or double bottle bagging. The bags are eco-friendly, made from vegetable fiber and completely sustainable for the earth-conscious wine drinker in your social circle. The just wine bags also have convenient transparent windows built in, so whoever ends up with the wine can view the label and wine type without having to take the bottle out of the bag before it’s time to partake.

If you’re looking for the especially unique touch on presenting you gift of wine, Ruth-Anne’s also now carries handmade wine bags, also in both the single or double bottle variety. The bags are made from fiber-pressed paper, a thick, supple material supplying a firm, textured and enduring product. We carry both bags adorned with embellishments, such as stylized fabric holly sprigs or poinsettia flowers, and we also carry some that have real flowers pressed into the paper. The result is classic elegance, and you cannot go wrong with that beautifully wrapped a present.

Going for practicality, or a wine bag that is itself a neat kind of gift? Come into Ruth-Anne’s and look at our new wine cooler bags – semi-transparent with two sides filled with a fast-cooling liquid, these bags are both unique and useful. Simply put your wine bag in the freezer for a bit, and you have a bag that will quickly chill your wine and keep it chilled.

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift of wine and want to for All-American Christmas classics all the way, we also have some printed gift bags for wine, coming in both a Christmas ornament and a snowman design.

Whether you’re gifting wine for Christmas, a host gift, a retirement or anniversary gift, it always pays to give your gift well-presented in a custom-fit wrapper.