SANGRIA ! A Fun wine to party with!
Back in the early 1970’s, Yago Sangria 
hit the market with a big splash! This wine was different, full of fruit flavor, sweet and had such a colorful label, people rushed out to buy it. I remember it was difficult just keeping enough of it in stock!
Sangria had its roots in Spain. But In 1964, at the Worlds Fair, the Spanish world area started serving this fruity punch like wine to its visitors and history was made!
Since that time, sangrias have gained popularity as a fun outdoor party wine.
There are so many different recipes for sangrias, it seems like almost every other person you meet has a slight twist on the ingredients. There are two basic formal styles of sangria. The original, traditional Spanish style and the newer Mexican style. The biggest difference is that the Mexican version is generally higher in alcohol content. That is because brandy or other liquors are added to the wine mix.
Mexican Sangria Recipe: 
INGREDIENTS:
2 bottles of red wine (recommended: Rioja)
2 cups brandy
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1 pear, cored, and cut into thin wedges
1 (750-ml) bottle club soda, chilled
Brown sugar or granulated sugar (for glass rims)
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the wine, brandy, juice, and fruit in a large container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Add soda to mixture when ready to serve. Using a little lime juice wet the rim of the glass and then coat it with brown or granulated sugar. Serve with ice. (Note: I always remove the fruit after 12 hours in the wine, I found if it stayed longer, there would be too much of an acid flavor to the sangria)
The nice thing about making sangria, is that there really isnt any firm rules. There are so many recopies for Red sangria, Rose sangria, and one of my favorites, White sangria. 
Here you start with a crisp light white wine, such as a Vino Verde or Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve always used Prosecco instead of the still wine!. I will add summer fruits, grapes, canteloupe, peaches, apricots, etc
What ever style of sangria you like, Red, Rose, or White, Dry or Sweet, Mild or High in alcohol, 
its always a fun wine to have. Just knowing the ingredients and what the wine taste likes, makes you feel like being in an outdoor festival.
Next time you go to a barbecue, think about making some sangria to bring to share with all the company. I am sure it will be a big hit!