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Ricotta and Pea Toast topped with Crumbled Prosciutto

2018-03-30T13:51:05-07:00

pair with Rosé of Pinot Noir

Serves 2

½ c ricotta cheese, drained of excess liquid

Finely grated zest from ½ lemon

1/8 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning

Fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

2 thin slices prosciutto (1 oz), cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces

1 cup fresh or frozen peas

2 tablespoons […]

Ricotta and Pea Toast topped with Crumbled Prosciutto2018-03-30T13:51:05-07:00

January Winemaker Newsletter

2017-12-30T15:58:27-07:00

2017 Spindrift Cellars Year in Review

This past year has been full of new beginnings for Spindrift Cellars and the Compton family. We started off 2017 with a fresh new look to our wine label. Introducing the square shape, clean lines, and a simplistic elegance that our distributors had been asking […]

January Winemaker Newsletter2017-12-30T15:58:27-07:00

Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Gastrique

2017-12-30T20:54:15-07:00

Pairs with Pinot Noir

As an entrée this serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

2 tablespoons minced shallots

½ cup best quality cherry jam

1-2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Four 8oz duck breasts, halved

Salt/pepper to taste

 

Gastrique

  1. Heat the EVOO in a saucepan. Add shallots and sauté` until translucent.
  2. Add jam and vinegar […]
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Gastrique2017-12-30T20:54:15-07:00

Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus

2017-12-30T15:56:54-07:00

Pairs with Pinot Blanc

As an entrée this serves 5

Ingredients
1 puff pastry sheet
Flour for dusting
10 pieces asparagus, ends trimmed
5 oz. cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and dust with flour.
3. Generously spread a layer of cream cheese over pastry 4. […]

Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus2017-12-30T15:56:54-07:00

Almond Cheddar Appetizer

2017-12-30T16:32:49-07:00

Pairs with Gewürztraminer
Serves 16

Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
¾ cup slivered almonds, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 loaf of French bread

Instructions
1. Pre- heat oven to 400 degrees
2. In a large bowl combine first 6 ingredients and mix well
3. Spread cheese […]

Almond Cheddar Appetizer2017-12-30T16:32:49-07:00