Jul 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Fumé Blanc, Recipes and Pairings
Baked Chèvre with Citrus Breadcrumbs 1 cup pankoZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orange1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided12 ounces chèvre (spreadable goat cheese, ideally in a log shape)6 cups loosely packed mixed salad greens Vinaigrette dressing In a small,...
Jul 3, 2019 | Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Sauvignon Blanc
Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin One 4-pound boneless pork loin12 thin slices prosciutto1 large lemon, ends trimmed, sliced paper-thin (peel and all; ideally use a mandolin or V-slicer)1/2 cup panko1/4 cup chopped fresh chives1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt,...
Jul 3, 2019 | Chardonnay, Dinner, Recipes and Pairings
Scallop Scampi with Spring Onions and Orzo 6 ounces orzo pasta2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/4 pounds sea scallops (12 to 18)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, smashed4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided4 spring onions or 8...
Jul 3, 2019 | Chicken, Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Chicken Marbella with a Hearty Merlot 1/2 cup Merlot, or other dry red wine1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 lemon, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (peel and all)1/2 cup dried tart cherries1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives,...
Jul 3, 2019 | Fumé Blanc, Lunch, Recipes and Pairings
Smoked Trout Salad with Endive and Goat Cheese 1/2 red onion, quartered and sliced paper-thin3/4 cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar, divided1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup extra...
Jul 3, 2019 | Dinner, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Pomegranate Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary 1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish12 cloves garlic4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (see notes)1 tablespoon extra virgin olive...
