Maple Mustard Chicken

INGREDIENTS:
• 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cups dijon mustard
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a medium sized casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl mix mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and all the paprika together, set aside.
• Clean chicken thighs, checking for bone pieces and cutting off excess fat. Lay chicken pieces in a single layer, not flat, into casserole dish. Season with leftover salt and pepper. Pour maple mustard mix over the chicken and bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Sauce should be bubbling, and chicken registering an internal temperature of 165℉.
• Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy with a glass of dry Riesling. © Photo and recipe courtesy of Chateau Ste Michelle.

d’Arenberg
The Dry Dam
Riesling
McLaren Vale and ADelaide Hills, South Australia

In 1992 d’Arenberg’s neighbors built a dam in which no water lay, as it was a dry winter. The next year it rained but the dam was jinxed and didn’t hold water. Some people mix the name around, calling the wine ‘The Dam Dry Riesling,’ which in some years is truer than others. For this vintage, small batches of grapes were crushed gently, chilled and then transferred to custom designed steel basket presses. Gentle juice extraction is critical early on to retain the delicate fruit flavors. The fermentation was long and cool, and was stopped before reaching total dryness to ensure that residual sugar remains to balance the high mineral acidity. It was an excellent year for Riesling in McLaren Vale. Enjoy the heady yet delicate personality of this wine in youth or confidently cellar it.

“Fresh and vibrant with a perfumed aroma of summer florals, green apples and limes. Citrusy acidity highlights an entertaining and energetic palate.” – Chester Osborn, winemaker

Winemaker: Chester Osborn
Appellation: McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Varietal Blend:  100% Riesling
Analysis: 10.8% alcohol / volume
Critical Acclaim: 90 pts Wine Enthusiast