Pizza Night Three Ways!
Hidden Horse Red Blend by Two Mountain Winery is a great wine for any occasion. This Cabernet Sauvignon based blend is easy enough to watch a movie and unwind after a long day; comforting enough while still finishing paying bills or helping with homework, and complex/rich enough to stand on its own, or pair with any meal…hence pizza three ways!
THE “BASIC WAY”
– Pre-made pizza crust or Flatbread
– Olive oil or Red Sauce
– Pepperoni, Cooked Sausage, Cooked Bacon, Cooked Chicken or some other protein
– Sliced vegetables (onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, tomatoes, etc.)
– Fresh leafy greens if desired (basil, spinach, kale, etc)
– Cheese of choice, if desired
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 425°F
2. Open crust or flatbread, place on a pizza pan, or baking sheet, then spread oil or sauce (or both) over crust/flatbread
3. Layer your meat of choice in a circular, yet sporadic pattern (if meat is wanted)
4. Sprinkle vegetables of choice, not too many, not too few.
5. Lightly top with cheese of choice (if desired)
6. Place in oven and bake until hot and golden. Once cooked to your liking, remove from the oven, let cool, and top with leafy greens (optional)
7. Slice on a cutting board, and unwind for the day
THE “MORE COMPLICATED, BUT FUN DINNER PARTY WAY”
– Google, “How to make pizza dough.”
– Procure the same ingredients as above + corn Meal
– Use Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven or BBQ to 425°F+
2. Place pizza stone in oven or BBQ to heat through
3. Make the dough according to directions
4. Heavily dust counter or cookie sheet with cornmeal and place rolled/flattened dough on cornmeal dusted sheet
5. Follow steps 3-6 from the “Basic Way”
6. Gently slide pizza from sheet to pizza stone
7. Cook until crust is golden and bubbly
8. Remove, slice/cut, serve on patio table or dining room table while enjoying your friends and company
THE “I’M EXHAUSTED” WAY
– Credit Card
– Phone Winestyles
Directions:
1. Go to WineStyles store locator
2. Order a couple pizzettes of your choice
3. Pay with credit card…curbside pick-up pizzettes and a bottle of Hidden Horse Red Blend
4. Get home, pour a glass of Hidden Horse Red Blend
5. Search favorite on-demand movie platform
6. Watch movie and enjoy Hidden Horse Red Blend. You deserve it!
© Pizza Night recipes courtesy of Two Mountain Winery.
OCTOBER WINE CLUB:
Two Mountain Winery
Hidden Horse No. 17 Red Blend
Yakima Valley, Washington
BOLD WINE STYLE
Two Mountain Winery is a family affair. Owned and operated by brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn, their family has been farming the rich soil of the Rattlesnake Hills area of Washington State for more than half a century. In 1951, Phil Schmidt established Schmidt Orchards with 40 acres of peaches, apricots, prunes, and apples. Today, the Rawn brothers continue that legacy through Two Mountain Winery and the estate farming operation. The small family winery produces a modest 10,000 cases annually but is poised for growth under the leadership of the Rawn Brothers who believe great wine is the result of the perfect blend of elegance and fun. After purchasing Two Mountain Winery and Estate Vineyard from their late uncle Ron Schmidt’s estate in 2006, the brothers set out to put their own fingerprint on the family business by launching a new look for their classic, hand-crafted varietal wines.
Aromas of spice, dark fruit, pipe tobacco and hints of oak are followed by flavors of dark berries, overripe cherries and leather. Well balanced acidity and ripe tannins finish off this signature blend.
Vineyards: 100% Estate vineyard sites. A blend of all six of Two Mountains’ estate sites
Varietal: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah, and 2% Malbec
Analysis: 13.9% alcohol / volume
pH: 3.71
Aging: 15 months in French and American oak, 22% new
Harvested: September 6 to October 30, 2017
Cases: 4157
Critical Acclaim: Reviewed & approved by Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine
ABOUT THE OWNERS:
Matthew Rawn – Winemaker, Director of Sales and Marketing
Photo by Two Mountain Winery: Matthew Rawn
Matthew Rawn has been winemaker for Two Mountain Winery since its inception. He helped plant the estate vineyard with his uncle Ron Schmidt in 2000 and has produced Two Mountain’s wines since the first vintage in 2002. While the vineyard was growing, Matt honed his winemaking skills by working alongside neighboring Yakima Valley wine producers and learning their craft. A passionate advocate for the Washington wine industry, Matt manages sales and marketing for the winery and enjoys talking with wine retailers and restaurateurs about the state’s world-class wines. Matt also shares vineyard duties with his brother, Patrick. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. and completed enology and viticulture courses at Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Wash.
Patrick Rawn – General Manager, Vineyard Operations
Photo by Two Mountain Winery: Patrick Rawn
Patrick Rawn manages finances and daily operations for Two Mountain Winery and estate vineyard and shares vineyard management duties with his brother, Matt. After college, Patrick traveled the globe and spent extensive time in Europe. Patrick returned to the U.S. with plans to enter law school, but a six-month stint working for the family wine business took his career path in a new direction. Patrick’s passion for wine blossomed at Two Mountain Winery, and quickly grew into a full-fledged love affair. Patrick lives and works in the Yakima Valley, where he is a Yakima County Planning Commissioner and serves on the Yakima County Wine Tourism Consortium. Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in economics/international finance from the University of Washington in Seattle.
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