WINE PAIRING
WINE: 2008 Sokol Blosser Rosé of Pinot Noir
FOOD: Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Braised Spiced Rhubarb and Celery
Made from Pinot Noir, this classic dry rosé is vibrant and refreshing. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and citrus also extend to the palate. The fruit-driven flavors match the berry-like sweetness of the rhubarb, and it’s crisp acidity mirrors rhubarb’s natural tartness. With an added complexity of allspice and a light creaminess, the wine has an affinity for the subtle richness of pork.
Here’s a perfect wine for spring and summer lunches, and al fresco dining. It’s beautiful salmon-pink hue will invite conversation, and the pure varietal characteristics of Pinot Noir are obvious.
Most rosés are made by gently pressing only red grapes, but some are achieved by blending juice from red and white grapes. The pink hue here is the product of a short period of contact with the skins of the red wine grapes. Rosés are produced in most major wine making regions, from just about every red wine varietal, but sadly does not always garner the attention and praise this serious wine deserves.
GRANT HENRY
Price: about $14.00
Also Pairs Well With: Fruit and cheese, fresh seafood, BBQ, pizza, and Thai food.
Category- Rosé
Varietal- Pinot Noir
Region- Willamette Valley, Oregon USA
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Greg, I am obviously late due to my coming back from vacation and being completely overwhelmed, but I just made a tomato dish and would like to submit for your contest. The only thing — because I just started my London series, I won’t be able to post my recipe just yet. Let me know if that’s ok and I will write up my recipe and get the picture ready. Thanks! Natasha
Hey Greg!
Tomatoes huh? I did do a post on some simple recipes for tomatoes this last fall. I was doing the article for our local newspaper on the “love Apple” and I marched out to my garden and got a home grown to take a picture. I sliced the tomato and low and behold it was in the shape of a heart! too cool. Here is the link;
http://danazia.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/having-your-way-with-the-love-apple/
Let me know what you think
Dana Zia
send it to me in the form of an email and I will send it on to the other judges. GREG
I have a few recipes but need to tweek them a little, I have a Indian wedding shoot on saturday but will hopefully have the time to make and photograph on sunday! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
I knew you’d be good at this!! GREG
I’m working on mine as I type!!! I shall be entering this contest. It’s simple recipe, too. =)
I think I will go for this one! Thanks for thinking of it!