If you enjoy oysters, try this recipe from Jordan Winery
in Sonoma Valley, California. The winery provided this recipe and photo for the Sonoma Coast Mignonette. The suggested pairings include Hog Island Sweetwater oysters with a Jordan Cuvée or Chardonnay. The recipe also recommends making this recipe 24 hours in advance.
According to the Jordan Winery website, “The addition of salt-cured olives softens the perceived astringency in wine due to their high-fat content.”
Sonoma Coast Mignonette
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 picholine olives
- 2 Tbsp Jordan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Champagne vinegar
- 1 pinch Fleur de sel
- 2 Tbsp Jordan Chardonnay
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Meyer lemon, zested
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 Tbsp black pepper, crushed
- 1 tsp coriander, crushed
- ½ tsp fennel pollen
- Fennel frond, minced (optional)
1. Thinly slice the olives and reserve in olive oil.
2. In a non-reactive bowl, combine vinegar, salt, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest and shallot.
3. Once salt has dissolved, add remaining ingredients and taste for acidity. Add lemon juice as needed.
4. To finish, fold in olives and minced fennel frond.
Best made 24 hours in advance
Recipe provided by Jordan Winery.
Fun Ways to Discover Maryland Wines!
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Wanderland
Location: Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, MD
Tickets: Available on Eventbrit
Description: Wanderland event will include 12 breweries, 2 Maryland wineries and 9 distilleries. Music and food trucks will be available.
Save the Date: September 18 and 19
2021 Maryland Wine Festival (37th annual celebration)
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, MD
Tickets: Online
Description: Many of Maryland’s wineries will attend the 2021 Maryland Wine Festival. This special festival also includes juried artisans, food, the Maryland Cheese Pavilion as well as live music and entertainment.
Maryland Wine Explorer Wine Packs
Maryland wineries are also continuing the “Maryland Wine Explorer Wine Packs. These wine packs can be delivered directly to your door. Gift cards are also available for the wine packs.
This time wine lovers can choose from between three packs.
Wine Pack 1:The Shore Meets the Piedmont Meets the South pack includes:
Order The Shore Meets the Piedmont Meets the South pack online.
Wine Pack 2: The Elegant and Fun wine pack includes
Order the Elegant and Fun wine pack online.
3. Inspire Wine Pack includes:
Order the Inspire wine pack online.
With almost 70 wineries in Maryland, enjoyable wines can always be found!
Cheers!
Kathy