Our feature this weekend is a grilled elk medallion with crab stuffed shrimp, cajun andouille tomato gravy, smoked remoulade, jasmine rice and pickled okra-corn relish. The smoke and spice in this dish is calling for a crisp, mineral driven wine and the shale and limestone soils in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York deliver with the Forge Cellars’ Classique Dry Riesling. With aromas of mango, jasmine and flint this riesling has a balanced texture, straightforward while being both long and soft.
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...