The exotic earthy flavors of wild mushrooms paired with thyme make this steak a delicious dish, perfect for entertaining.

INGREDIENTS:
• ½ cup red wine, divided
• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (grinder)
• 2 New York strip steaks, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound)
• ½ cup thinly sliced shallots or onion
• 1 package (8 ounces) assorted wild mushrooms or cremini (baby bellas) mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (coarse ground)

DIRECTIONS:
• Mix ¼ cup each of the wine and oil, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of the sea salt and garlic powder in small bowl. Place steak in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining ¼ cup wine, vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, pepper and remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender. Set aside to keep warm.
• Remove steak from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until steak is desired doneness. Serve each portion of steak with about 1/3 cup mushrooms in red wine sauce.
© Recipe courtesy of McCormick

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Barrel Series Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cachapoal Valley, Chile

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In 1994, Château Larose Trintaudon, a major French wine producer from the Bordeaux region, partnered with traditional wine producers from the Totihue region in Chile and together they founded Casas del Toqui. Recently, their legacy was recaptured by a Chilean family with a great passion for wine, contributing with their own unique and distinctive mark. Casas del Toqui is led by a family committed to producing excellence. Each of their wines is the result of their core values, people, tradition and technology, capturing the unique quality that distinguishes their outstanding wines. The Barrel Series showcase the fruit flavors and aromas that reflect the characteristics of Chile’s wonderful growing conditions. Well balanced wines with good structure and complexity, enhanced by oak barrel aging.

“Very complex nose with hints of tobacco, spices and black fruits, and a soft hint of vanilla. Balanced with firm but silky tannins, good body and with a long and very persistent finish.” – Vicente Johnson, Winemaker

Winemaker: Vicente Johnson
Appellation: Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Analysis: 13.5% alcohol / volume
Critical Acclaim: Reviewed & approved by Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine.

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