INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup olives (black or green olives). If you use black olives, stick to Kalamata or Niçoise.
• 2 anchovy fillets, packed in oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 Tbsp capers, drained
• ½ lemon, juiced (about 1 Tbsp juice)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil*

DIRECTIONS:

• Place all the ingredients in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until combined and the desired consistency is reached. • Serve with toasted baguette slices and wine. Yields one cup of tapenade, 4 servings. * The oil listed in the ingredients is for a chunkier tapenade. For a more traditional, spreadable tapenade, use 2-3 Tbsp olive oil. Recipe courtesy of CuriousCuisiniere.com

Domaine De Nizas
Les Terres Noires
Languedoc, France

The vineyard of Domaine de Nizas lies in a triangle between the towns of Pézenas, Caux and Nizas and also between two lava spurs that form a natural amphitheater which protects against extreme weather. The name ‘les terres noires’ translates to ‘the black earth’, referencing the Basalt soils that provide complex aromas and elegant structure to the wines. The Vermentino and Viognier juice were fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain varietal freshness. The Roussanne juice was fermented in seasoned French oak. The wine in oak, then underwent regular lees stirring for eight months to build texture and palate weight.

“Surprisingly expressive southern French white wine that embodies the Nizas style of balance and elegance. It is beautiful pale yellow in color with golden tints. On the nose, there are pronounced aromas of citrus, white peach and wild fennel. The fruit-driven palate is round and balanced expressing all of its complex flavors through a lingering finish.”

Winemakers: Nathalie Arnaud-Bernard
Appellation: Languedoc, France
Varietal Blend:  46% Roussanne, 36% Vermentino, 18% Viognier
Analysis: 13.5% alcohol / volume