El Dorado County_Foothills_Style Magazine - November 2018
Food is more than just fuel. It’s a social centerpiece and provides a foundation for some of our fondest, funniest, and most-talked about memories. And in this month’s issue, we have plenty of pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature, Top Chefs (page 29), where Luna Anona introduces you to 10 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each with their own signature cooking style and skill set. Though the types of cuisine they dish out vastly vary, all of them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering plates. Learn all about them, including their food philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips, and how they rose to the top, then stop by their respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor. Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30 days, I hope it’s filled with good friends, good food, and good times. Cheers!
Food is more than just fuel. It’s a social centerpiece and provides a foundation for some of our fondest, funniest, and most-talked about memories. And in this month’s issue, we have plenty of pieces focused around it, beginning with our feature, Top Chefs (page 29), where Luna Anona introduces you to 10 of our region’s culinary tastemakers—each with their own signature cooking style and skill set. Though the types of cuisine they dish out vastly vary, all of them share a passion for preparing mouthwatering plates. Learn all about them, including their food philosophies, favorite restaurants, top cooking tips, and how they rose to the top, then stop by their respective eateries to taste the fruits of their labor.
Whatever your calendar looks like these next 30 days, I hope it’s filled with good friends, good food, and good times. Cheers!
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eat & drink<br />
Sip<br />
on<br />
This<br />
Helwig 2015 Mourvedre<br />
ABV: 13.4%<br />
PRICE: $28<br />
PURCHASE: Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah<br />
Road, Plymouth, 209-245-5200, helwigwinery.<br />
com<br />
Lone Buffalo 2017 “Buffalo Rose”<br />
Sangiovese Rosé<br />
ABV: 13.9%<br />
PRICE: $26<br />
PURCHASE: Lone Buffalo Vineyards,<br />
7505 Wise Road, Auburn, 530-823-1159,<br />
lonebuffalovineyards.com<br />
If you want a great white wine<br />
alternative, go for a rosé! This<br />
particular bottle has fruity, cherry,<br />
and strawberry characteristics and a<br />
tart, dry finish that pairs wonderfully<br />
with ham or turkey. It spends a little<br />
more time on the skins prior to<br />
fermentation, giving it a deep color<br />
(that looks especially nice on a fall<br />
table) and complexity, enabling it to<br />
stand up to the meal.<br />
Distant Cellars<br />
2013 Drifter Red Blend<br />
ABV: 15.2%<br />
PRICE: $24<br />
PURCHASE: Distant<br />
Cellars, 21390 Ostrom<br />
Road, Fiddletown, 209-<br />
245-8687, distantcellars.<br />
com<br />
This unique blend<br />
of Syrah, Grenache,<br />
Alicante Bouschet,<br />
and Zinfandel has<br />
enough red fruit and<br />
berries to pair nicely<br />
with the softer flavors<br />
of Thanksgiving, but<br />
it also has enough<br />
structure and alcohol to help cut<br />
through the richer, heartier items like<br />
gravy and stuffing.<br />
This wine is a perfect match for your Turkey<br />
Day dinner, due to its soft tannin structure<br />
and elegant mouthfeel. It’s also light<br />
enough to complement but not overwhelm<br />
white or dark meat and has unmistakable<br />
tones of red plum and current with a subtle<br />
spice on the finish.<br />
Lava Cap 2016 Grenache<br />
ABV: 15.6%<br />
PRICE: $28<br />
PURCHASE: Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Road,<br />
Placerville, 530-621-0175, lavacap.com<br />
Aromas of rose petal and crushed strawberry open<br />
to a palate of dense cherry and a flinty mineral<br />
component, before finishing with notes of vanilla<br />
and cola. The wild flavors pair wonderfully with<br />
the earthy aromas and flavors of a Thanksgiving<br />
feast. It’s light- to medium-body doesn’t overpower<br />
the delicate, festive flavors of turkey, stuffing, and<br />
sautéed mushroom dishes.<br />
Bogle 2016 Pinot Noir<br />
ABV: 13.5%<br />
PRICE: $11.99<br />
PURCHASE: Bogle Vineyards, 37783<br />
<strong>County</strong> Road 144, Clarksburg, 916-744-<br />
1139, boglewinery.com<br />
Folks who typically stray away<br />
from reds will be a fan of this<br />
lighter-style, extremely elegant<br />
Pinot Noir. It pairs beautifully<br />
with poultry, potatoes, and<br />
Grandma’s stuffing, making it a<br />
perfect bottle to open and share<br />
on Thanksgiving.<br />
7Buzzworthy<br />
Thanksgiving Wines<br />
By Ashleigh Gruenwald<br />
Cheers to stuffing your face, minimal family drama, and an all-day football<br />
marathon. But what’s Thanksgiving without a glass (or three) of wine? Make<br />
this year’s celebration extra special by serving—or gifting your hostess—with<br />
a bottle that’s sure to get guests talking.<br />
Mettler Family Vineyards 2015 Lodi<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
ABV: 14.5%<br />
PRICE: $24.99<br />
Purchase: 7889 East Harney Lane, Lodi, 209-<br />
369-3045, mettlerwine.com<br />
This Cabernet is full of personality and<br />
perfect for your Thanksgiving Day table.<br />
Medium- to full-bodied, it stands up<br />
to hearty stuffings and rich sauces but<br />
is versatile enough to enjoy with the<br />
holiday’s lighter fare like savory roasted<br />
veggies and juicy turkey. It offers inviting<br />
aromas and graceful flavors of cherry,<br />
cranberry, and sweet oak with a rich<br />
mouthfeel and long finish.<br />
Fawnridge Winery<br />
2015 Sierra <strong>Foothills</strong> Pinot Noir<br />
ABV: 14.5%<br />
PRICE: $30<br />
PURCHASE: 5560 Fawnridge Road, Auburn, 530-887-<br />
9522, fawnridgewine.com<br />
This Pinot Noir is rare for the foothills and works in<br />
wondrous ways. Its softer, lighter style is augmented<br />
by a greater fruit style, making it perfect alongside<br />
poultry or served with appetizers.<br />
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