June Wine of the Month

June Wine of the Month

Our light bodied Classic Cabernet Franc is the perfect red wine for a warm June evening! Styled after the Cab Franc’s of the Loire Valley with silky tannins and soft acidity. Delicate cherry and plum mingle with smoky oak on the palate for a delightful experience. Pairing this the Peppercorn Crusted Salmon will leave your taste buds craving more!

Take an additional 10% off of bottle purchases of our Classic Cab Franc all month long while enjoying sunsets over the vineyard that is now full of growth!

Peppercorn-Crusted Salmon

Ingridients:

• 4-6oz portions salmon
• Vegetable oil
• ¼ cup cracked mixed peppercorns, crushed
• Cabernet Franc-Blackberry Sauce, recipe follows

Instructions:

Rub the salmon with the vegetable oil and then coat with the peppercorns. Heat a saute pan over high heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the salmon and cook about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the salmon it may be necessary to finish in a 350° oven for up to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve with the blackberry sauce.

Cabernet Franc-Blackberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp minced shallots
• 1½ cup La Grange Classic Cabernet Franc
• ½ cup blackberry vinegar
• 1 cup blackberries, plus a few extra for garnish
• 1 cup veal stock
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan; add shallots and saute 2-3 minutes. Deglaze with the Cabernet Franc and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce until almost dry. Add the blackberries and veal stock; reduce again by half.

Strain sauce and pour back into the pan. Bring sauce back to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and whisk the butter in a piece at a time. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with a few fresh blackberries.