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Broken Earth Nero d’Avola

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sausage-bbqGrilled Sausage and Peppers with Garlic Aioli

INGREDIENTS:

Sausage and Peppers

  • 1 package Never Any! Mild Italian Style Chicken Sausages (4 individual sausages)
  • 2 bell peppers, cut into slices
  • half of an onion, cut into slices
  • ½ tablespoon Stonemill roasted garlic herb grill seasoning
  • olive oil, lemon juice, and salt
  • 4 specially selected brioche hot dog buns

Garlic Aioli

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Simply Nature organic garlic stir in paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Simply Nature organic basil stir in paste (optional, or sub fresh herbs)
  • salt and lemon juice to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Whisk aioli in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Toss peppers and onions with the garlic herb seasoning (or whatever other spices you want). Drizzle with enough oil so they won’t stick on the grill.
  3. Place sausages directly on the grill. Place peppers and onion slices in a grill basket or a cast iron pan on the grill. Grill both until you get nice grill marks and the veggies are soft. At the end of grilling time, add the brioche buns, cut side down, to get them toasty.
  4. Transfer peppers to a bowl and toss with lemon juice, more olive oil as needed, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve each grilled chicken sausage on a toasted bun with a scoop of grilled peppers and a swizzle of your aioli.

© Recipe courtesy of Pinch of Yum.

JULY WINE CLUB:

Bold wine Style logoBroken_Earth_NerodAvola_bottleBroken Earth Winery
Limited Release
Nero d’Avola
Estate Grown
Paso Robles, California

BOLD WINE STYLE

The abundance of black cherry and dark plum dominate this wine. The fruit is forward and subtly supported by some oak and bright acidity. The tannins are plush, but relatively soft, offering a wine for many occasions— which will pair with a wide array of foods as well as an enjoyable drink on its own. The variety has an outstanding future ahead of it in Paso Robles.

Varietal: Nero d’Avola
Analysis: 14.9% alcohol / volume
pH: 3.59
R/S: 3.5 g/L
TA: 6.4 g/L
Appellation: Paso Robles, California
Accolades: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast, 2019

Winemaker’s Notes:
“The fruit was handpicked and delivered to the winery, crushed and inoculated that same day with Clos yeast. Pump overs were done twice a day throughout the ferment. Fermentation on skins was done at 22.5 Brix for 10 days at 65°F. Maturation took place in French and American hybrid oak barriques for 9 months. The wine stayed in barrel and then filtration was performed and the wine was bottled.

The decision was made to bottle the wine early after sensory evaluation. The wine had come together so well and retained all of the primary fruit characters associated with the variety that further aging was deemed unnecessary.” – Chris Cameron, Winemaker

About Broken Earth Winery:

50th-Year-Logo_Green-800x802Celebrating 50 Years: In 1973, Wayne Rodgers (Mash), James Caan (Godfather), Peter Faulk (Columbo), Jack Webb (Dragnet) and local visionary Herman Schwartz established the first large scale vineyard on the Central Coast, planting 520 acres. They anticipated the growth of Paso Robles to be another 2,000 acres with 10-15 wineries over the long-term. Paso Robles now stands around 70,000 acres under vine and over 300 wineries. 

Continental Vineyards grew grapes for many Napa wineries in the early 70’s and 80’s. Winemakers from all over the world would travel to this vineyard to see what Paso Robles was capable of growing.  This tradition continues today, establishing many new varieties that have never been planted in the US, and have 34 of the 72 varieties grown in the region. 

Broken Earth, as a brand, was born from the heritage of the vineyard property originally named “Rancho Tierra Rejada”, meaning “land of worked or farmed earth”. For generations, farmers have cultivated and ‘broken’ the soil in the region with care and respect. Their goal is to respect the land and its treasures. Broken Earth winery encompasses a philosophy to provide wine that reflects the personality of where it is sustainably grown and the personality of its talented craftsmen, the winemaker and crew. Learn more about the winery here.

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Broken Earth Limited Release Anonymity

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caprese-skewers-croppedCaprese Skewers

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz Ciliegine (“cherry size”) mozzarella cheese
  • .8 oz clamshell fresh basil leaves
  • salt and pepper
  • toothpicks

DIRECTIONS:

  1. For the balsamic drizzle: Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over high heat then bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium then simmer until vinegar is the consistency of thin maple syrup, 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when you can see the bottom of the pan for a second or two after scraping a spatula across. Pour balsamic reduction into a small bowl and set aside to cool. Alternatively you could use store bought balsamic reduction.
  2. Thread a cheese ball onto a toothpick, followed by a basil leaf – fold in half or into quarters if large. Finish with a cherry tomato then place onto a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Just before serving, sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper then drizzle with cooled balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.

© Recipe courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats.

JULY WINE CLUB:

Silky styleBroken_Earth_Torrontes_Anonymity_BottleBroken Earth Winery
Limited Release Anonymity
Torrontes
Paso Robles, California

SILKY WINE STYLE

Stylistically, this wine is bright, fresh style with aromas of white peach, hints of green melon and subtle spices. The palate is rich and forward with mouthwatering flavors and balancing natural acidity. It has a unique depth to the palate and a texture that suggests softness, even with the abundant acid.

Varietal: Torrontes
Analysis: 12.4% alcohol / volume
Appellation: Paso Robles, California

Winemaker’s Notes:
“Our Anonymity is a white wine produced entirely from the Torrontes grape variety, a native of Argentina. So little of this varietal is grown in the US that it is yet to receive official status by the federal government. This wine does not see any oak and would be ideal for spicy foods as well as richer, creamy white sauces. Its appeal is further enhanced by its ability to maintain fruit when it is well chilled, perfect for summer.” – Chris Cameron, Winemaker

Broken-Earth-Tasting-Room-White-Wine

About Broken Earth Winery:

50th-Year-Logo_Green-800x802Celebrating 50 Years: In 1973, Wayne Rodgers (Mash), James Caan (Godfather), Peter Faulk (Columbo), Jack Webb (Dragnet) and local visionary Herman Schwartz established the first large scale vineyard on the Central Coast, planting 520 acres. They anticipated the growth of Paso Robles to be another 2,000 acres with 10-15 wineries over the long-term. Paso Robles now stands around 70,000 acres under vine and over 300 wineries. 

Continental Vineyards grew grapes for many Napa wineries in the early 70’s and 80’s. Winemakers from all over the world would travel to this vineyard to see what Paso Robles was capable of growing.  This tradition continues today, establishing many new varieties that have never been planted in the US, and have 34 of the 72 varieties grown in the region. 

Broken Earth, as a brand, was born from the heritage of the vineyard property originally named “Rancho Tierra Rejada”, meaning “land of worked or farmed earth”. For generations, farmers have cultivated and ‘broken’ the soil in the region with care and respect. Their goal is to respect the land and its treasures. Broken Earth winery encompasses a philosophy to provide wine that reflects the personality of where it is sustainably grown and the personality of its talented craftsmen, the winemaker and crew. Learn more about the winery here.

Broken Earth winery logo

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July Wine Club Pairing Recipe

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berry-cobblerBerry Cobbler

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 cups mixed berries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Biscuit Topping

  • 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup buttermilk, cold
  • for topping before baking: 1 tablespoon buttermilk and coarse sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, gently fold the berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together until thoroughly combined. Spread filling evenly into prepared pan.
  3. Make the topping: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal (pea-sized crumbs). A pastry cutter makes this step very easy and quick. You could also use a food processor. While slowly stirring, slowly drizzle in ½ cup buttermilk. Mix until evenly combined. Take handfuls of dough and gently flatten out. Place dough all over the top of the berry filling. There’s no special trick to this—just flatten the dough in sections and cover most of the berries.
  4. Brush the top of the biscuit dough with 1 tablespoon of buttermilk and then sprinkle with coarse sugar. These two are optional, but both help achieve a shiny, crunchy, golden brown crust.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and biscuit topping is cooked through. Stick a toothpick into the biscuit topping, if it comes out clean, it is cooked through and the cobbler is done. Set the pan on a wire rack, then cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  6. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

© Recipe courtesy of Sally’s Baking Addiction.

JULY WINE CLUB:

Bold wine Style logoBroken_Earth_Tempranillo_bottleBroken Earth Winery
Limited Release Tempranillo
Estate Grown
Paso Robles, California

BOLD WINE STYLE

This wine immediately captures your attention. The fruit and oak combine wonderfully on the nose and this harmony continues through the palate. Brighter red fruits abound with great length and flavor, with a balanced firm, finish.

Varietal: Tempranillo
Analysis: 14.6% alcohol / volume
pH: 3.57
R/S: 2.0 g/L
TA: 6.7 g/L
Appellation: Paso Robles, California
Awards: 91 pts. — Wine Enthusiast

Tempranillo:
This grape is a native Spaniard, where it reigns supreme in the famous Rioja region. You might also find it in Portugal under the name Tinta Roriz, where it is a key player in Port production. The name itself is a clue to its personality – “tempranillo” is a derivative of Spanish for “early,” hinting at its characteristic fast ripening.

Winemaker’s Notes:
“Broken Earth had some of the very early plantings of this variety in Paso and, although it was a tiny block, it encouraged us to plant much more in 2016. Block 5J is 15.09 acres of Clone 770 planted on 10’ x 5’ spacings and utilizing simple vertical shoot position (VSP) for canopy management.

It is an active growing variety, as mentioned has the benefit of ripening earlier and provides a plush, ‘fleshy’ palate but with ample tannins to balance the fruit. The wine is quite aromatic and warrants a more obvious oak regime which utilizes mostly new and some used barrels, with a mixture of French and Hybrid (French oak heads and American oak staves). Harvested at 24.5 Brix, and following a cool ferment, it spent 15 months in oak.” – Chris Cameron, Winemaker

About Broken Earth Winery:

50th-Year-Logo_Green-800x802Celebrating 50 Years: In 1973, Wayne Rodgers (Mash), James Caan (Godfather), Peter Faulk (Columbo), Jack Webb (Dragnet) and local visionary Herman Schwartz established the first large scale vineyard on the Central Coast, planting 520 acres. They anticipated the growth of Paso Robles to be another 2,000 acres with 10-15 wineries over the long-term. Paso Robles now stands around 70,000 acres under vine and over 300 wineries. 

Continental Vineyards was growing grapes for many Napa wineries in the early 70’s and 80’s. Winemakers from all over the world would travel to this vineyard to see what Paso Robles was capable of growing.  This tradition continues today, establishing many new varieties that have never been planted in the US, and have 34 of the 72 varieties grown in the region. 

Broken Earth, as a brand, was born from the heritage of the vineyard property originally named “Rancho Tierra Rejada”, meaning “land of worked or farmed earth”. For generations, farmers have cultivated and ‘broken’ the soil in the region with care and respect. Their goal is to respect the land and its treasures. Broken Earth winery encompasses a philosophy to provide wine that reflects the personality of where it is sustainably grown and the personality of its talented craftsmen, the winemaker and crew. Learn more about the winery here.

Broken Earth Winery

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