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Here's a recipe for that large holiday party you're planning.

You are planning a large holiday party, aren't you?

From Paul Messina, bar manager at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, comes a festive sangria that can be made ahead.

His recipe makes 236 ounces (just less than 2 gallons).

As a base, he likes to use Papio Merlot from California; any good dry but fruity red wine will do.

This recipe calls for some seasonal autumn fruits, but, as Messina says, don't get too hung up on which fruits you have. Choose what looks good in season.

This recipe came about when The Post-Standard featured Messina for one of our "Signature ...

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