Broken Earth Limited Release Vermentino

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INGREDIENTS:

 Caesar salad dressing:
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • 2–3 oil-packed anchovies finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Romaine Salad:

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce hearts
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

  • For the Dressing: Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and combined. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend, or place in a lidded jar and shake well. The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead. Store refrigerated.
  • Make the Salad: Trim a slim piece off the stem end of each romaine head — be sure to keep the stem intact. Remove any outer leaves that are damaged or discolored.
  • Cut each romaine heart in half.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the lettuce, or use a pastry brush. Don’t be shy about the quantity of oil — it adds flavor, color and helps the lettuce to release from the hot pan. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper over the cut sides.
  • Place a large 12-inch skillet (non-stick or cast iron) over medium-heat heat. When a drop of water sizzles in the pan, add the romaine hearts, cut-side down. Cook until the lettuce is browned and smells pleasantly nutty, 3-5 minutes.
  • Using tongs, gently transfer the romaine halves to a serving platter. Drizzle some of the dressing generously over the lettuce and sprinkle with the cheese. Serve the salad with a knife and fork, with the remaining dressing on the side.

© Recipe and Photo courtesy of Family Style Food. All rights reserved.

AUGUST WINE CLUB:

Crisp Wine StyleLR_20_Vermentino_BottleBroken Earth Winery
Vermentino 2020
Limited Release
Paso Robles, California

CRISP WINE STYLE

The release of this wine has been met with great acclaim, including a 93 point (and Editor’s Choice) rating in Wine Enthusiast. A great drink on its own, it also pairs wonderfully with many types of foods. For those who enjoy sardines, this is a real surprise.

WINE DETAILS:

  • Varietals: Vermentino
  • Analysis: 13.64% alcohol / volume
  • pH: 3.36
  • Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l
  • Total Acid: 5.9 g/l
  • Harvest Date: September 2020
  • Bottling Date: May 2021
  • Awards: 93 points – Wine Enthusiast , 2020

WINEMAKING NOTES:
California Certified Sustainable logo“It is considered that Vermentino found its origins in Italy, confirmed recently by DNA Typing. It is prevalent in the region of Liguria but has gained much prominence on the island of Sardinia and more recently Tuscany. Vermentino has started to emerge in new world producers from Australia and California. The variety’s ability to adapt to a range of climates has great appeal and it certainly has found a home in the Paso Robles region.

Our Estate Vermentino Block 3F was planted in 2012 and the 5.02 acres has 10’ x 5’ spacings and utilizes a simple vertical shoot positioning (VSP) canopy. The variety enjoys the warmth of the region and typically ripens early, usually producing wines around 13 – 13.5% alcohol. The 2020 Vermentino was harvested at 24.1 Brix and underwent an extended ferment at a controlled, quite low temperature of 60ºF.

The cooler ferment guarantees the retention of the more subtle aromas and flavors that are typically absent in warmer conditions in the cellar. This wine has exhibited the greatest depth and complexity so far and its amazing texture shows how versatile the variety can be. Starting with lifted citrus – like aromas, the prettier characters emerge as the wine opens up. Hints of orange peel, elderflower and green melons lead into an equally enticing palate. Great length of flavor, bright acidity and the tiniest hint of skins at the finish exemplify the ‘complete’ wine.

The wine is produced using reductive techniques, employing the only totally inert gas membrane press in the USA at the time. Oak is not used to ensure freshness is maintained and the fruit harmony is not disrupted.” – Winemaker, Chris Cameron

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