From Donna's Wine Pantry - Wine & Grape Granita

Here’s a refreshing frozen Ice Granita (similar to sorbet, but made without milk or cream) to serve between meals or courses as a palate pleaser. It’s also delicious as a light dessert with cheese. Many fruits make lovely granitas but, with its ruby red color, my wine country version is a real crowd pleaser!

Wine & Grape Granita
1/2kg seedless red grapes
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 - 2/3 cup white wine

Puree all ingredients - except wine - in a blender. Pour mixture into a rectangular cake pan and freeze for 2 hours, or until slushy. Add wine to the mixture, stir slightly, then return to freezer for 6 hours or overnight. To serve, scrape the ice crystals into a wine or martini glass and serve immediately.

Tips:
Never use more than 1 part sugar for every 4 parts of liquid – too much sugar prevents freezing. Because alcohol also prevents freezing, it’s important to wait for 2 hours before adding the wine. Important – Your granita will not freeze properly if you use more than 2/3 cup wine in this recipe!