Double Gingerbread

What's better than curling up in front of the fire with a glass of Zinfandel and a gingerbread cookie?  Eating a cupcake instead... topped with a cookie.  Add a spiced lemon cream cheese frosting and you'll be singing "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!"

Nutella Triple Cream Cheese

Why three types of cream cheese?  Because if one is good and two is better...three is best.  Vanilla, Peanut Butter and Nutella Cream Cheese frostings swirled together on top of a Nutella and cocoa flavored cupcake.  A coworker tried this for the first time. 

Three words.  You're.  An.  Angel.  <said with a mouth full of cupcake and a frosting mustache> 

She missed out on the best part - the Cabernet that pairs perfectly with this.  For those who would prefer a non alcoholic option, (why? I don't know, people have their own reasons) this is also great with coffee.  I had the coffee combo this morning for breakfast because I had to go to work today...and they frown on drinking before and during work.   

Pumpkin Tiramisu

As you've probably noticed, Italian is a theme throughout Tortina and Vino so it's fitting that we'd showcase a classic Italian favorite - Tiramisu.  We've added pumpkin, a seasonal twist, to create a holiday cupcake - one that will be remembered long after people have forgotten your (spirited) rendition of deck the halls.  Pair this with a Shiraz but go easy on the 'spirits' if you're night includes an open microphone.