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Pomar Junction Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel

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MARCH WINE CLUB:Bold wine Style logo

Pomar-Junction-Reserve-Zinfandel-bottlePomar Junction Vineyard & Winery Reserve Zinfandel Paso Robles, California

BOLD WINE STYLE
This barrel-select Zinfandel opens with toasted oak, blueberries and boysenberries. It has an enticing palate consisting of blue plums and mixed berry coulis, followed by a long elegant finish, with rich tannins.

Varietal: 100% Zinfandel Analysis: 14.4% alcohol / volume pH: 3.73 Residual Sugar: 0.25 Appellation: El Pomar District AVA, California Vineyards: 100% Pomar Junction Vineyard Aging: 19 months Cooperage: 33% new oak Accolades (for 2015 vintage): Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Gold Medal Central Coast Wine Competition

About Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery: Dating back at least eight generations, the Merrill Family has been growing and producing grapes on California’s Central Coast since the 19th Century. Originally, the family was growing grapes for other wineries in California – from premium small producers to large international brands. Today, Dana and Marsha Merrill, along with their son, Matthew, and winemaker, Jim Shumate farm the vineyards and produce elegant wines of their own. Learn more here.
Try this wine with the following recipe…

korean-pork-sliders-plateSlow Cooker Korean Pulled Pork Sliders

INGREDIENTS:

Pork:

  • 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 2-4 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) add more for spicier meat
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
Gochujang BBQ Sauce:
  • 2-4 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) (more to make more spicy)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Quick Pickled Vegetables:
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced, including leaves

Sliders:

  • 16 slider buns
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
Pork:
  1. Mix gochujang, brown sugar and hoisin sauce together in a small bowl and rub over pork shoulder.
  2. Place in slow cooker and add 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 7-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hrs.
Gochujang BBQ Sauce:
  1. Whisk all ingredients together (gochujang, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey and garlic) in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until flavors blend. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Pickled Vegetables:
  1. In a bowl mix together sugar and vinegar. Add vegetables and toss. Cover and chill until meat is ready.
Assembly:
  1. Mix half the BBQ sauce with pulled pork and serve with buns, quick pickled vegetables, reserved BBQ sauce, and chopped cilantro (if using).
Information & Photos © Pomar Junction – All Rights Reserved. © Recipe courtesy of My Kitchen Love.
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September Wine Club Pairing Recipe

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Pulled_Pork_SandwichPulled Pork Sandwich

INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 ea boneless pork butt (5 to 7 lbs)
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup salt
    • 2 tbsp garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp onion powder
    • 2 tbsp fennel seeds, toasted and ground
    • 1 tbsp black pepper, toasted and ground

DIRECTIONS:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix evenly. Rub the mixture into the meat.
    • Place the entire pork butt onto a foil lined baking pan with 2 cups of water and cover for 2 hours. After the two hours, reduce heat to 300 degrees and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more hours basting the meat every hour with the cooking liquid. Be prepared that there will be steam when you peel back the foil.
    • Carefully remove the meat from the oven. To test whether the meat is done, stick a fork into the meatiest side (versus the top) of the pork butt and the fork should easily twist. If there is a lot of resistance, continue to cook covered for an additional hour. Once the meat is fully cooked, allow to rest for about 30 to 45 minutes in it’s cooking liquid. Then shred the meat.
    • A portion of the meat can be mixed with a small amount of cooking liquid- cooking liquid may be salty therefore add sparingly!
    • Serve the shredded pulled pork on your favorite roll or baguette with a fresh cabbage slaw or favorite condiments such as mustard, BBQ sauce, pickles and/or butter.

© Recipe courtesy of Canvasback.

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Reguta_AltropassoMellow style logoReguta
Altropasso
Friuli, Italy

MELLOW WINE STYLE

This wine is ruby red in color with purple nuances tending to garnet with aging. The nose and the palate are very elegant. It contains fruity flavors like blueberry and blackberry with vanilla and toasted high quality notes. It is soft, full-bodied and persistent on the palate.

Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Analysis: 14% alcohol / volume
Denomination: IGP Trevenezie
Serving Temperature: 64.4ºF
Food Pairing: This wine is perfect for roast meat, especially pork, lamb, goat or game.

WINERY NOTES:
A champion, characterized by vibrant violet hues, with a clear and persistent smell which is added by the balsamic fragrance from the oak. Captivating and creamy notes of Blackberry dominate the palate. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot expresses itself wonderfully with its strong texture. It charms with spectacular flavors from various types of jam. – Reguta winery

ABOUT REGUTA:
Located in the province of Udine, near the Friulian Riviera, the Reguta Winery has been owned and operated by the same family since 1928. Founded by Ettore Anselmi, the winery has since been passed down to his sons, Giuseppe and Luigi – who are teaching the same principles to their own sons today. Giuseppe and Luigi are constantly looking to improve their wines. With their years of experience and great traditions coupled with their outlook for the future, they are able to adopt the most advanced production technologies to ensure their wines are the best quality, while enhancing the uniqueness of their land. Learn more about Reguta’s history here.

© Photo by Reguta Winery
© Photo by Reguta Winery
© Photo by Reguta Winery

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