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Recipe: Chocolate Truffles

Recipe: Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate pairs SOooooooo nicely with a red wine!

We like the En Primeur Malbec, the Eclipse Old Vine Zinfandel, or a nice GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) with this…

(Hint: You remember that Valentine’s Day is coming, right?)

Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
  1. 16 oz. milk chocolate, chopped coarsely
  2. 2/3 c. heavy cream
  3. 1/2 c. red wine (see post for recommendations), room temperature
  4. 1 TB unsalted butter, melted
  5. 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) OR
  6. 10 oz. melting chocolate
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, heat the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream just until it starts to steam.
  3. Pour the heavy cream in the bowl with the melted chocolate and stir, slowly, until fully combined. If the chocolate starts to stiffen, microwave another 30 seconds as needed and continue stirring. This process can take a bit of time, so don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away.
  4. Once the cream and chocolate are combined, slowly stir in the red wine and butter. Once fully mixed, cover tightly and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill until firm – at least 4-6 hours.
  5. Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow bowl OR melt the melting chocolate according to manufacturer instructions.
  6. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of the chilled mixture and roll into a ball. Working quickly, coat it either in the cocoa powder or melted chocolate and shake off the excess before placing on the baking sheet.
  7. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Adapted from Away from the Box
Adapted from Away from the Box
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Recipe: Summer Drinks – Slushie

Recipe: Summer Drinks – Slushie

Slushie
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Bottle chilled white wine
  2. 5 cups of frozen or fresh tropical fruits of your choice
  3. 1 cup tropical flavored soda or fruit juice of your choice
  4. A handful of ice
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth
Notes
  1. We like a Sauvignon Blanc, but use whatever floats your boat (or slushie)!
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Recipe: Summer Drinks – Spritzer

Recipe: Summer Drinks – Spritzer

Wine Spritzer
Who doesn't like a spritzer?
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Ingredients
  1. 1 parts club soda
  2. 1 part chilled white wine
  3. 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime and couple zests to bring out the natural citrus flavors in the wine.
Notes
  1. Feel free to experiment with different citrus flavors.
  2. We like a Riesling with this!
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Recipe: Sorbet

Recipe: Sorbet

 

Sorbet
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Ingredients
  1. 1 pound of fresh strawberries, chopped
  2. 1 pound of fresh blackberries
  3. 2 cups of sugar
  4. 1 1/4 cups of dry red wine (we suggest using En Primeur Winery Series Chile Merlot)
  5. 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  6. 1 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. Whipped cream
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan combine the first eight ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until fruit softens and sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat; let mixture cool to room temperature. Remove ginger slices; discard.
  3. Working in batches, transfer wine mixture to a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a 13×9 inch dish or pan. Cover and freeze overnight.
  4. When ready to serve, scoop sorbet into wine glasses. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Adapted from RJS craft winemaking
Adapted from RJS craft winemaking
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Recipe: Braised Beef Short Ribs

Recipe: Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Serves 4
These short ribs take some time and effffort to prepare, but the results are worth it as you toast your delicious handiwork work with a big, bold glass of Barbaresco Style red.
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Ingredients
  1. 4 thick-cut beef short ribs, about 2 to 2 1/2 lb
  2. Coarse salt and pepper
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 1 leek, white part only, halved and sliced
  5. 2 large carrots, chopped
  6. 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  7. 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  8. 1 1/2 cups good quality beef broth
  9. 1 cup red wine
  10. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
To Serve
  1. 1 lb fresh gnocchi
  2. 2 tbsp butter
  3. 1 clove garlic, minced 6 cups baby spinach
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium. Brown ribs all over. Remove to a plate.
  3. Add leek, carrot and garlic to pot; sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and flour; cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine and balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil.
  4. Nestle ribs into pot and transfer to oven; cook, covered, for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning ribs occasionally. (Skim any accumulated fat offff the surface of the sauce as desired.)
  5. To Serve: Meanwhile, boil gnocchi in salted water according to package directions; drain well.
  6. Heat butter in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add gnocchi in a single layer. Top with spinach; cover and cook for
  7. 3 minutes.
  8. Uncover and toss gnocchi and spinach until wilted; divide between serving bowls. Top each portion with a rib and spoon over sauce to taste.
Adapted from Winexpert
Adapted from Winexpert
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