Wine Recipes

Short Ribs of Beef Braised with Burgundy

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:59:57 +0000

“My mother made this delicious dish for our family of six. We were poor, but she found a way to make an elegant, yet economical dish with this inexpensive cut of beef. I still remember it like yesterday and cherish her simple recipe.”

Ingredients
6 pounds beef short ribs, cut into serving-size pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup bacon fat or vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/4 tsp dried savory
1/2 cup beef broth
1-1/4 cups red cooking wine or burgundy

Cooking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Dredge the short ribs in the flour. Heat the fat or oil in a large skillet and lightly brown the meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the carrot and celery over the bottom of a large, ovenproof dish and sprinkle with savory. Place the short ribs over the vegetables in a single layer. Combine the broth and wine in a medium-size saucepan, heat until warm and then pour the mixture over the ribs. Cover with foil and cook for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.

White Sangria with Peaches

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:58:27 +0000

Want a little something more than just your basic white wine? This recipe adds some unexpected ingredients together for a drink good enough to take the place of dessert!

1 bottle (750 ml) white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
3/4 cup Grand Marnier
3/4 cup brandy
1 Tbsp sugar
2 cups white peaches, pitted and cubed
1 liter ginger ale, chilled

1. In a 2-quart pitcher, mix the wine, Grand Marnier, brandy and suger. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the peaches and refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Spoon the peaches into the bottom of wine glasses. Pour the mixture on top and then top drink off with 1/4 cup ginger ale. Makes about 12 drinks.

New Years Eve Champagne

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:28:52 +0000

There’s no need to get all fancy this year especially with the recession happening today. That also shouldn’t stop you from celebrating with bubblies on the day we’re starting all over again. Here are some picks which will run you $10 or less on New Years Eve.

	Yellow Tail Sparkling Wine 750 ML 87 PTS Wilfred Wong (Wine Judge). A pleasure for all who venture into this wine, the frisky Yellow Tail Sparkling Wine just drinks well; lively with very good effervescence; great for a tailgate party.
	Dom Ste Michelle Blanc de Blanc 750 ML 89 PTS, BEST BUY Wine Spectator. Distinctively spicey, this Washington bubbly is jazzy on the palate, delivering pear, spice and yeast notes that persist on the finish; A great value.
	Jacob’s Creek Brut Rose 750 ML 87 PTS Wilfred Wong (Wine Judge). Fresh and frisky, the lively Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Rose is a fine example of the genre; not as tart as some of the French mousseux, this wine is easily a better value.
	Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut 750 ML 86 PTS, BEST BUYS, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The non-vintage Freixenet Carta Nevada is neutral yet clean, with pineapple and lemon-lime on both the nose and palate; a touch sweet and satisfying.
	Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel 750 ML 86 PTS Wilfred Wong (Wine Judge). Sweet and pink, the non-vintage Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel is a nifty, easy drinking wine; tasty and soft, a good wine with braised pork chops with a fruit compote.
	Korbel Blanc de Noir 750 ML GOLD MEDAL SONOMA COUNTY HARVEST FAIR This wine starts off with plenty of bread dough and refreshing citrus aromas. It is very smooth on the palate showing spice and cherry flavors.
	Cinzano Rose Sparkling 750 ML 87 PTS Wilfred Wong (Wine Judge). A charming pink wine with an air of seriousness;, the Cinzano Sparking Rose reveals fine red fruit flavors and a delightfully easy yet crisp palate; a fine appetizer bubbly.
	Piper Sonoma Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 750ML 86 PTS Wilfred Wong (Wine Judge). A pleasing sparkling wine, the soft yet dry non-vintage Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blanc serves up elegant core fruit flavors with a shading of vanilla and yeast; soft aftertaste.
	Segura Viudas Brut Reserva 750 ML 86 PTS Wine Spectator. Tastes flavorful and complex, is rich in texture and long on the finish; has powerful fruit & good balance.
	Wilfred Wong, Cellarmaster for Beverages & more! is a 35year veteran of the wine industry. In his current role at BevMo, Wong is responsible for the overall product content of for the chain as well as writer of the company’s monthly newsletters. Working under the direction of Executive Vice-President David Richards, Wilfred maintains the ever changing information of the 4,000+ wine skus offered by this 62-store California retail beverage chain In addition to this day job, Wilfred writes regular columns in Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine and Beverage Industry News. Wilfred lives in San Francisco with his wife Alice of 26 years and their dog Cody.

Red Wine

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:51:15 +0000

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