Saturday: Holiday Wine Fun
This past Saturday morning found me in the kitchen before going in to work. Blueberries were ‘buy one, get one’ at the grocery store two nights prior and I saw muffins in my near future. As I got to thinking about it, I knew two things: A) I would have way too many muffins B) they would probably go tastily with the 2004 Rosenblum Gallagher Reserve Black Muscat and its creamy notes of blueberry. I hauled out the pan I usually reserve for mini quiches and doused it with non stick spray. Then I whipped together butter, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. and folded in the fresh berries. Twenty minutes later, I had cute little muffins on a snowman plate that did indeed go with the Black Muscat–a special pour. People who got there earlier in the day really seemed to enjoy them. I always get a kick out of sharing my culinary creations with others.
I also cut up fudge that Katherine, a considerate wine club member, had brought to Meg, Kenny G, and myself. We decided it was too much temptation to take the containers home and instead thought it better to share. The Saturday crew served customers those bites with the 2004 Rosie Rabbit Late Harvest Zinfandel, itself jammy and full of rich blackberry. Those lasted a little longer and also seemed to go over very well.
I really loved how festive the tasting room felt all day! This following week looks to be quite busy, both at work and after it, but I plan on trying to get something special together for next Saturday as well. Any suggestions?
2004 Rosenblum Gallagher Reserve Black Muscat, 2004 Rosie Rabbit Late Harvest Zinfandel, food and dessert wine pairing
Here’s another place to go to feel more festive.
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