Odyssey 2003 - Duckling in Red Wine



Pairs with Arger-Martucci Vineyards 2003 Odyssey

Ingredients:
1 duckling                                                    2 tsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper                                          2 pints stock (chicken or game)
2 onions, finely chopped                            1 medium carrot, sliced
1 bay leaf                                                    2 celery sticks, sliced
8 ounces red wine                                     Grated rind of 1 orange or lemon
4 oz. bacon                                                 4 oz. button mushrooms

Preparation:
Cut the duckling into quarters and season well.  Put the onions into a bowl with the duck quarters, bay leaf and red wine.  Cover and leave to marinate for 2 hours.  Remove the duck protions from the wine and dry on absorbent litchen paper; strain and reseve liquid.  Set oven at 350° F.  Chop bacon.  Heat oil in a pan and cook bacon gently for 3 to 4 mins.  Add the duckling and brown.  Drain well and put in casserole.  Heat stock and pour into casserole.  Cook for 15 minutes.  Add carrot, celery, rind, mushorooms and marinade to casserole.  Cover and cook for 1 1/2-2 hours until tender.  Skim off any surplus fat before serving.


Arger-Martucci Vineyards 2003 Odyssey
Tasting Panel Magazine Rated 91 Points!

Rated 91 Points by The Tasting Panel Magazine, the 2003 Odyssey is comprised of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot. It is blended to express the essence of our vineyards on Atlas Peak. The texture is rich, giving a wonderful “mouth feel.” While not one of the varietals dominates the flavor, one still has the impression of Napa Valley Cabernet. There are layers of flavors, with black cherry predominating; yet nuances of white pepper, chocolate and cinnamon are present. This is a great example of the winemaker’s art of blending varietals to make the sum add up to more than the parts. While very approachable now, we believe this wine will easily age for 8 to 10 years with its tannin structure.
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