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Viña Torcida Tempranillo

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baked-fish-dishMediterranean Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Capers

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/3 cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced (3 cups diced tomatoes. Use quality canned tomatoes, if you like)
  • 10 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp organic ground coriander
  • 1 tsp all-natural sweet Spanish paprika
  • 1 tsp organic ground cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 ½ tbsp capers
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1 ½ lb white fish fillet such as cod fillet or halibut fillet (wild, if possible)
  • juice of ½ lemon or more to your liking
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • fresh parsley or mint for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prepare the tomato and capers sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, cook for 3 minutes until it begins to turn gold in color, tossing regularly. Add tomatoes, garlic, spices, pinch of salt (not too much) and pepper, capers, and raisins. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes or so.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F.
  3. Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Pour ½ of the cooked tomato sauce into the bottom of a 9 1/2″ x 13″ baking dish. Arrange the fish on top. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, then top with the remaining tomato sauce.
  5. Bake in 400°F heated-oven  for 15 to 18 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily (do not over-cook). Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley or mint to your liking.
  6. Serve hot with Mediterranean grilled zucchini, Greek potatoes, or Lebanese rice. 

© Recipe and Photo courtesy of The Mediterranean Dish. All rights reserved.

JANUARY WINE CLUB:

Conde-Valdemar-Vina-Torcida-Tempranillo_bottleBodegas Valdemar
Viña Torcida Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain

FRUITY WINE STYLE

Attractive red cherry color with violet hues. Clean and bright. Intense fruity aromas dominating blackberry, raspberry and blueberry. Subtle floral aromas of violets. Smooth, round, tasty, fresh with a pleasant mouthfeel and a long finish with hints of black fruit. 

Analysis: 14% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Appellation: Valdemar vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, Spain
Winemaking: Hand harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for 12 days
Serving Temperature: 56.3ºF

ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS:
This fruity wine is suited for a variety of dishes: cured or soft cheese platters, charcuterie, stewed legumes, grilled meats, oven-baked fish and pasta. At a slightly lower temperature than usual, it is a particularly pleasant wine to enjoy in summer with rice dishes, paellas and meat or fish brochettes.

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Conde Valdemar Blanco

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coconut-curry-vegetables-dishCoconut Curry

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup vegetables of choice, such as green beans, snow peas, chopped broccoli, or diced sweet potato
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5oz)
  • 1 tbsp sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp minced ginger, or ¼ tsp powdered
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • (Optional) protein of choice, such as cubed tofu or black beans
  • (Optional) 1-2 tbsp green or red curry paste
  • (Optional) handful Thai basil
  • (Optional) ½ cup chopped pineapple
  • (Optional) 2-4 tbsp peanut butter or handful of cashews

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Stovetop Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a pot or skillet. If desired, you can brown the onion in a little oil first. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the coconut sauce has thickened and the carrots are tender. Add water or milk of choice to thin down sauce as needed.
  2. Crock Pot Coconut Curry Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker or crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are soft.

© Recipe and Photo courtesy of Chocolate Covered Katie. All rights reserved.

JANUARY WINE CLUB:

Silky styleConde-Valdemar-Blanco-bottleBodegas Valdemar
Conde Valdemar Blanco
Rioja, Spain

SILKY WINE STYLE

Pale yellow in color with greenish highlights. This clean and bright wine has intense and fresh aromas with white fruits such as pear and citrus notes. There are fine nuances of aromatic herbs, boxwood and white flowers. It’s tasty, with a vibrant entry and a persistent, long finish.

Analysis: 12.5% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 80% Viura, 15% Malvasía, 5% Tempranillo Blanco
Appellation: Selected vineyards from Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta, Spain
Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control at 60.8ºF for 15 days, followed by fine lees aging.
Serving Temperature: 42.8ºF-46.4ºF

ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ideal match for grilled fish, salads and vegetables, as well as pasta dishes and shellfish. A good choice for smoked food and creams.

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January Wine Club Pairing Recipe

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beef-vegetable-soupInstant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound diced beef (package will often say stew meat)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (to season the beef – omit if using leftover pot roast)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • cooking spray or olive oil
  • 4 ½ cups beef broth/ stock (OR water, plus 1 tablespoon Better Than Bullion beef base)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounces)
  • 1 bay leaf (remove after cooking is complete)

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat the Instant Pot, and spray the pot with cooking spray (or olive oil, if preferred).
  • Add the meat to the pot with garlic powder; salt and pepper generously, and brown for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the onions, celery and carrots, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn off the pot, and add all other ingredients.
  • Put on the lid, lock it and set to manual high pressure for 8 minutes. (It will take a while to come to pressure with such a full pot, FYI. Mine took 22 minutes.).
  • After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally (without using the quick release lever). Mine took about 25 minutes, FYI. If your pot is still pressurized at 25 minutes, go ahead and quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove bay leaf, and serve. 

© Recipe courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy.

JANUARY WINE CLUB:

Bold wine Style logoConde-Valdemar-Vina-Torcida-Reserva_bottleBodegas Valdemar
Viña Torcida Reserva
Rioja, Spain

BOLD WINE STYLE

This wine has an intense red cherry color that is clean and bright. It is very complex in nuances due to the oak and bottle aging. It has balsamic aromas and rich ripe fruit and spices on the nose with well-integrated spicy tones, black pepper, clove and vanilla. This wine is rounded, tasty, well-structured with a long and persistent aftertaste.

Analysis: 13.5% alcohol / volume
Varietal: 87% Tempranillo, 8% Mazuelo, and 5% Garnacha
Region: DOCa Rioja, Spain
Vineyards: Valdemar vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja
Aging: 27 months in American oak barrels
Serving Temperature: 60.8ºF-64.4ºF

ADDITIONAL FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect pairing for homemade stews, roast, and grilled meat. It also goes well with red meats, game, and Iberian-pork cold meats.

ABOUT BODEGAS VALDEMAR:
Bodegas Valdemar, with a history spanning over 130 years, originated in a small stone cellar in Oyón, Spain.  Jesús Martinez Bujanda (fourth generation), founded the winery with his father in the 1980s. Today, Valdemar stands as a highly esteemed global brand, proudly representing the Rioja region on all five continents. Valdemar wines showcase exquisite grapes from various family estates, embodying a rich tradition. Their commitment to sustainability allows nature to interact with the vineyards, thus enriching them and turning vineyards into wine agroecosystems. They have recently been awarded the international “Wineries for Climate Protection” certification. Bodegas Valdemar is a family of pioneers that never ceases to learn and innovate in order to take the art of winemaking to the next level. Learn more here.

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