Our feature this weekend is grilled quail marinated in a garlic, ginger, mint and parsley mojo. Black bean and rice fritters with Amaltheia Dairy chevre soak up the spicy mole and hatch green chili sauces and the fresh heirloom tomato and corn salsa brightens the dish. We chose to pair a blend of garnacha and tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. Palacios Remondo La Montesa has a fresh nose of pure strawberries and raspberries and a hint of dried flowers with vibrant and rich stone fruit flavor, silky tannins and a slightly herbal finish.
Taste Only the Best: Why Eating Seasonally Matters
Imagine biting into a sun-ripened tomato at the height of summer, maybe one you grew in your backyard garden. Remember the firm but chewable texture of tomato skin, the juicy interior, and the sharp burst of sweetness as the fruit hits your tongue. Now compare that to...