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Climate and Geography Transverse mountains and uplifted sea floor
LATITUDINAL ZONES OF WINEGROWING 50° 30° 30° 50°
Vineyards of Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills
Basics of Food & Beverage Pairing
FOOD & WINE PAIRING Create Connections with your theoretical knowledge of the wines of the world Recall your knowledge of how to taste wine and assess structural elements Apply some basic principles Ask … Why does the pairing work?
BASIC PRINCIPLES FOOD & WINE CONSIDERATIONS WINE FOOD Structure Elements Taste Elements • Sweetness • Sweet • Tannin • Sour • Acidity • Bitter • Alcohol • Salt • Umami Flavor Elements • Fruit and Fruit Condition Textures • Non-Fruit • Fat / Oils / Butter • Earthiness • Oak • Temperature
BASIC PRINCIPLES EVALUATING THE DISH • Main ingredients • Method of production • Sauces • Condiments • Sides
BASIC PRINCIPLES MATCH INTENSITY
BASIC PRINCIPLES IMPORTANT INTERACTIONS Salt Animal Fat Sugar Spicy Heat
BASIC PRINCIPLES WHAT GROWS TOGETHER GOES TOGETHER
BASIC PRINCIPLES COMPLEMENT OR CONTRAST CONTRAST COMPLEMENT or Opposites Attract Like with Like (Mirroring) Structure Structure Flavor Flavor Texture Texture Bridging Ingredients Intensity
CLASSIC PAIRINGS FOOD WINE WHY IT WORKS Foie Gras Sauternes Rich, unctuous wine meets creamy, rich, salty fat Fresh Sauvignon High acid cheese meets high Goat acid wine Blanc Cheese Steak Cabernet Tannin vs protein and fat Sauvignon Sardines Manzanilla Sherry Salt & fish oil can stand up to stronger flavors in wine. Stilton Port Salty cheese vs sweet wine
´ Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay ´ 1973 Own Rooted vines – Clone 4 ´ Roulot Technique ´ Unfined/Unfiltered ´ Aging was sur lie for 16 months in French oak; 27% new. ´ 13% Alc ´ $45 Retail
ARUGULA AND FARRO SALAD WITH PEACHES Dressing: INGREDIENTS 3 Tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar ¾ cup farro* 2 teaspoons raw honey pinch of kosher salt ½ teaspoon sea salt 6 ounces arugula a few grinds freshly ground black pepper 2 peaches, chopped 5 Tablespoons unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chives, chopped a sprinkle of chopped or sliced nuts, such as almonds or walnuts (I used Marcona almonds here) a sprinkle of cheese, such as feta, gorgonzola or shaved Manchego, Parmesan or Pecorino (I used shaved Manchego here) INSTRUCTIONS Place farro in a medium saucepan with water to cover by at least three inches and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. If using right away, rinse with cold water to cool down. In a medium bowl or a glass jar with a fitted lid, combine all dressing ingredients. Place the arugula, farro, chives, and peaches in a serving bowl and drizzle with enough dressing to lightly coat. Toss gently. Add chopped nuts and/or crumbled cheese, if desired. NOTES *about 2 ¼ cups cooked
´ Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir ´ Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara ´ 1999 Own Rooted vines – Suitcase Pommard, 115 and 667 ´ Hand harvested at night. 30% Whole Cluster Fermentation. Native yeasts. ´ Unfined/Unfiltered ´ Biodynamic/Organic ´ Aging was sur lie for 16 months in French oak; 40% new. ´ Sandy Soil ´ 13.5% Alc - 3.72 ph ´ $60 Retail
EASY MUSHROOM RAMEN INGREDIENTS: • 1 ounce dried mushrooms (I prefer porcini) (optional, see note)* • 1 shallot (or 1/2 small onion), finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1-2 heads bok choy, chopped (3 cups) • 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2 tablespoons miso (use chickpea miso for a soy-free option) • 2 tablespoons tamari (or coconut aminos for soy-free) • 5 ounces ramen noodles (preferably whole grain) • finely chopped green onions + sesame seeds for serving
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