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Greetings. May you be filled with hope as we begin a new year ... ENJOY!

 

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 It is recommended that red wines be chilled  to slightly cooler than room temperature, about 65 degrees. This can be easily accomplished by putting wine in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving. 

 

 

Merlot

 

Washington is known for the merlot grape.  It is the star of the Columbia Valley.  The herbaceous flavors compliment herbed meats and sauces.

 

 

"Thanks to a fairly long, even growing season, the best Washington Merlots combine the ripe, lush fruit of the New World with the structure and acidity of the Old World, resulting in complex, well-balanced wines.

~ Lettie Teague

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January 2009

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  It is a custom in many areas to eat a New Year's meal for luck in the coming year.  Whether at the holiday or through the month of January, it can't hurt to attract good fortune while enjoying good food.  A favorite meat in many cultures is pork, for it represents prosperity.  After all, pigs root forward, symbolizing progress.

 

Increase luck and pleasure with yet another "Lucky" dinner.

 

pork loin roast

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, pulled from stem & chopped

garlic paste

1 large carrot, sliced

1 medium onion1, peeled & diced

1 bunch celery, trimmed & chopped

12 red grapes, sliced

salt & pepper

1 cup merlot

 

Heat oven to 375.  Pour merlot in the bottom of an 8x12 baking dish.  Season the pork with salt & pepper.  Mix garlic & rosemary.  Rub meat with garlic-rosemary mixture and set in the baking dish. 

 

Place carrots, onion, celery, & grapes along side of the meat.  Cover with tin foil & bake for 60 minutes.  Uncover & turn the pan juices into a pot and heat on the stove; reduce to a sauce.

 

Continue to bake pork till done to taste.  Slice meat into medallions. Drizzle with reduction sauce.  Serve with asparagus & artisan bread.  Pair with Cañon de Sol Merlot. 

 

ENJOY!  Victor & Kim Cruz

 

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January:

15  KGH event with Castle Catering & Cañon de Sol

22  KGH event Castle Catering & Cañon de Sol

30  Tri Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the winery

February:

6  Viva Vino Carnival in Spokane

14 St Valentine's Day (remember the wine & roses)

14 & 15 Red Wine & Chocolate at 360 Cellars

March:

7  Dream Gala in Seattle

17  St. Patrick's Day

27  KGH event with Castle Catering & Cañon de Sol 

 

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