Cabernet Franc 2004 - Chopped Salad w/ Chicken, Couscous & Vegetables
Pairs with Arger-Martucci Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Franc
Ingredients:
(Serves 6)
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 cup mayonnaise
1 10-oz. pkg. plain couscous, cooked according to pkg. directions
1 cup buttermilk
1 shallot, halved
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
3 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1/3 cup Asiago cheese, grated
1 pound plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup dried currents
2 cups fresh corn kernels from about 2 ears of corn
2 grilled chicken breast halves, diced
Preparation:
Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in food processor until smooth.
Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix Asiago cheese, currents, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately.
| Arger-Martucci Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Franc 2009 West Coast Wine Competition SILVER Medal Winner! Awarded the Silver Medal at the 2009 West Coast Wine Competition, the 2004 Cabernet Franc is the most intense Franc we have yet produced. We harvested 2.5 tons per acre from our hillside vineyard. The grapes were initially de-stemmed and approximately half of the berries were whole going into the fermentation tank. They were then cold-soaked for 72 hours, followed by an extended fermentation and maceration of 28 days. The color is exceptionally deep, reflecting its long maceration time on the skins. The wine thus far has been aged in 40% French Nevers oak, 30% Hungarian, and the balance in American oak. The bouquet is one of intense black cherry that follows through on the palate. The texture is very lush and gives incredible rich mouth feel. It is blended with 5% merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon from the same hillside vineyard in order to give the wine even more structure. We know you will enjoy this memorable wine. The wine was bottled in September of 2006. Buy Now |
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