TFM Wine Lady : August 2021

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Recipes: Rosé Sangria - Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria - (Instant Pot) Chorizo Shredded Pork - Hatch Fire Roasted Salsa - Hatch Chile Cream Sauce - Roasting and Freezing Hatch Chiles

Let me begin with ...

Aside from not being able to sample, this was just like old times! THANK YOU Pat, Libby, Susan, Donna & Steve, Cathy & Jim and (in spirit) Helen & Pat for coming to see me and support me. It's been way too long since we all got together and chatted. This was just like old times.

Now on to the recipes ... I shared a few oldies from the archives and a couple of new ones. Click on the title and you will be directed to the recipe.

Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria - This is Bobby Flay's recipe from his show Barbecue Addiction. Requires a bit of prep, but a very refreshing cocktail. Especially for the Labor Day weekend.

Rosé Sangria - Ina Garten's recipe which I modified. (Apologies Ina Garten.)

(Instant Pot) Spanish Chorizo Shredded Pork - This met with rave reviews when I sampled it in 2019.

Hatch Fire Roasted Salsa - This recipe is easy peasy. Just add Hatch Chiles and a couple other ingredients to TFM's Nom Nom Salsa and take it enhances the flavor and texture.

Hatch Chile Cream Sauce - Great for finishing off your tacos, chicken, pork.

I have a nice assortment of recipes and products for next weekend. Perfect for Labor Day celebrations and backyard BBQs.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Product Table every Saturday

With Covid and Delta I'm not able to sample and most of my regulars (aka Moochers and this is said with love) haven't been in the store. Life at TFM, for me, is not lively nor fun. So, I've asked my new manager (agh! training another one as to what I do - but I love Ernie) if I could set-up a table every Saturday featuring wines, recipes, new products, and whatever else I can think of to chat about and sell.

Beginning this Saturday, August 28th from 11AM to 3:30PM I will have a table setup with recipes and products. Without sampling (oh so sad) I will be at the table talking about what I'm featuring that day.

Please stop in and chit chat with me. Brighten my day! Show my new manager that I am loved.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Wine Review: Forge Cellars Seneca Lake Dry Riesling Classique

Winemaker's Notes: Grapefruit and violet

The winemaker's notes are very concise don't you think?

I was thrilled to have a dry riesling. Forge Cellars 2019 Seneca Lake Dry Riesling Classique (New York) is light bodied and nicely balanced. Palatte had some minerality, hint of citrus and a slight tartness. Would pair perfectly with seafood. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. TFM's price is $16.99

Friday, August 13, 2021

Wine Review: Decoy Brut Cuvée

I am all about the bubbles! I do not need an occassion or celebration. I was so excited to happen upon Decoy Brut Cuvee.

This is the DEBUT for Decoy Brut Cuvée. It is a blend of 49% Pinot Noir, 47% (Napa Valley) Chardonnay and 4% Pinot Meunier. Crafted in the methodé champenoise tradition. Dosage with French oak. Barrel fermented.

Winemaker's Notes: An enticing sparkling wine that offers alluring layers of baked apple, white peach and orange zest, as well as aromatic hints of honeysuckle and vanilla. On the palate, a delicate sweetness is perfectly balanced by bright acidity, which adds poins and energy to the lush, pure fruit flavors.

Winemaker's Notes say it all - layering of flavors. VERY enjoyable. The only downside for me is the bubbles dissipated quickly. However, inspite of this I do recommend this wine. This would be perfect relaxing on the deck with a charcuterie board! If you need some charcuterie inspriation refer to my post of April 23, 2018.