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March 7, 2017 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: Chicken Piccata and Chardonnay

Chicken Piccata with District 7 Chardonnay

Serves: Four

Ingredients
4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
½ cup flour
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 whole lemons
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup capers
1 pound angel hair pasta

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.  In the meantime, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season each side of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Working in batches, place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes on each side, or until nicely crispy and no longer pink inside. Ensure breasts do not touch and that there is sufficient room in the pan.  When done, remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.

Turn the heat to medium. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, heavy cream, and capers. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low and continue cooking until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, place pasta on plate, set chicken on pasta, spoon the sauce over both then sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

 

Time Posted: Mar 7, 2017 at 2:17 PM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: Chicken Piccata and Chardonnay Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
March 1, 2017 | Tara Reprogle

Now Shipping to Alabama

Now Shipping to Alabama!

We are excited to announce that we now offer shipping to residents of Alabama. The process is a bit different than typical shipments, so we’ve put it all into this handy post for you!

Why It’s Different

Instead of being able to ship directly to your doorstep, we must ship to an ABC Liquor Store of your choice. When it arrives, the store manager will call you to let you know that your shipment is ready for pickup.

The Process

When you place an order for shipment to Alabama, a District 7 Wines representative  will reach out to you and walk you through the process. Simply choose the ABC Liquor Store closest to you, and we’ll do the rest!

Contact Us

If you have any other questions about shipping wine to Alabama, please reach out to us at contact@district7wines.com or call toll free at 1-888-772-4343.

Cheers!

The D7 Wines Team

Time Posted: Mar 1, 2017 at 2:53 PM Permalink to Now Shipping to Alabama Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
February 27, 2017 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: French Onion Soup with District 7 Chardonnay

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
6 cups beef broth
¼ cup District 7 Chardonnay
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 baguette fresh-baked bread
2 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese
4 slices Provolone cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions. Add beef broth, Chardonnay and thyme; simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Pre-heat the oven broiler; taste soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice Provolone, ½ slice Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on rimmed baking sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly. Serve immediately with a crisp green salad and chilled glass of District 7 Chardonnay.

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Time Posted: Feb 27, 2017 at 2:34 PM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: French Onion Soup with District 7 Chardonnay Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
February 10, 2017 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: Valentine's Day Filet Mignon with District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon

Valentine's Day Filet Mignon with District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

Two 8-ounce filet mignon steaks
½ pound fingerling potatoes, rinsed and trimmed
1 small bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup chicken stock
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread rinsed and trimmed fingerling potatoes in one layer; drizzle with olive oil then season with salt and pepper.  Roast for 30 - 45 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.  While potatoes are roasting, rinse and trim tough ends of asparagus; set aside.  Season steaks on all sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a cast iron skillet medium high heat until pan is very hot, then add two tablespoons olive oil.  Add steaks to pan and allow to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes (set timer). Turn and cook another 4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 135° F), 6 minutes for medium (140° F) or 9 minutes for medium-well (150° F). Remove steaks from pan and cover with foil.  While steaks are resting, add one tablespoon butter and ¼ cup chicken stock to steak pan, keeping flame on medium high.  Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 4 – 7 minutes, depending upon diameter of asparagus, until bright green and tender.  Serve potatoes, asparagus and steak immediately.

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Time Posted: Feb 10, 2017 at 9:53 AM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: Valentine's Day Filet Mignon with District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
February 2, 2017 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: 2014 District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon with Filet Mignon, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus

Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS

Two 8-ounce filet mignon steaks
½ pound fingerling potatoes, rinsed and trimmed
1 small bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup chicken stock
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper 


INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread rinsed and trimmed fingerling potatoes in one layer; drizzle with olive oil then season with salt and pepper.  Roast for 30 - 45 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.  While potatoes are roasting, rinse and trim tough ends of asparagus; set aside.  Season steaks on all sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a cast iron skillet medium high heat until pan is very hot, then add two tablespoons olive oil.  Add steaks to pan and allow to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes (set timer). Turn and cook another 4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 135° F), 6 minutes for medium (140° F) or 9 minutes for medium-well (150° F). Remove steaks from pan and cover with foil.  While steaks are resting, add one tablespoon butter and ¼ cup chicken stock to steak pan, keeping flame on medium high.  Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 4 – 7 minutes, depending upon diameter of asparagus, until bright green and tender.  Serve potatoes, asparagus and steak immediately.

Time Posted: Feb 2, 2017 at 1:05 PM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: 2014 District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon with Filet Mignon, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
November 18, 2016 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: The Perfect Cheese Board

The Perfect Appetizer

An elegant cheese board makes for the perfect appetizer – with a quick visit to your local cheese shop or specialty cheese section and a few minutes to assemble, you have an appetizer that is a definite crowd-pleaser. Pair different styles of cheeses with different wines to accommodate red and white wine drinkers and include a variety of dried and fresh fruits to round out the selection.  

Where Do I Start?

The perfect cheese board includes a wide variety of cheeses, fruits both fresh and dried, cured meats, and nuts. Start by choosing one cheese from each of the following categories:

Young and Fresh – this includes fresh cheeses like mozzarella and riccotta, but goat cheese is the most wine-friendly of this category. Try both spreadable goat cheese and the harder and more pungent aged crottin style. Pair young and fresh cheeses with rosés, sparkling wines, dry white wines, and low-tannin reds like Pinot Noir.

Soft, Medium-Aged – this includes cheeses that are still soft but are aged for a few months like Brie and Camembert. These cheeses are some of the most versatile on a cheese plate, pairing well with both white and red wines and with a variety of fruits as well. Not too soft and not too strong, these cheeses still have enough flavor to stand up to a wide range of wines.

Semi-Hard, Medium-Aged – Emmental, Gruyere, Jarlsburg, Monterey Jack and young Cheddar make up this category. Medium-bodied whites like Pinot Blanc, Viognier, and white Rhone Blends and fruit-forward, lighter-bodied reds like Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Zinfandel pair well with these cheeses.

Hard, Aged – Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan, Asiago. Pair these cheeses with bold reds and full-bodied white wines. The aging process concentrates the flavors of the cheese meaning they can hold their own against bold red wines. Look for cheeses aged longer than six months.

Classic Pairings

Try pairing our Chardonnay with brie - the creaminess of the brie works perfectly with our medium-bodied Chardonnay. Experiment with different toppings including salami, fresh pear slices, almonds, and honey. For our Sauvignon Blanc, try pairing with blue cheese on water crackers and topping with proscuitto or salami. With our Cabernet Sauvignon, choose an aged cheddar, smoked gouda, or a wedge of asiago.

Finishing Touches

Assemble your cheese board by first placing the cheese, then adding crackers, toasts, and cured meats. Fill in the gaps with nuts, fruits, and fresh herbs for an effortlessly elegant look. Your guests will love discovering the diversity of flavors! Be sure to show us your creativity by tagging us in your photos with #district7wines!

Time Posted: Nov 18, 2016 at 4:21 PM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: The Perfect Cheese Board Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
October 10, 2016 | Tara Reprogle

District 7 Chardonnay with Fig & Pistachio Baked Brie

INGREDIENTS
5 tbsp apricot preserves
1/2 cup dried mission figs, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
1/3 cup walnut hearts, roughly chopped
3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 round of French brie

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Thoroughly mix the apricot preserves, chopped figs, cranberries, pistachios, and chopped walnuts in a small bowl until well coated.
Place the round of brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish. 
Top the brie with the apricot mixture.
Bake at 400F for 10 minutes or until brie is warm and softened.
Once the brie is softened, turn the oven to broil and broil the brie for 30 seconds or until the nuts begin to brown (be careful not to burn the top).
Remove from the oven and decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs.
Serve immediately with sliced baguette or crostini. 

 

Time Posted: Oct 10, 2016 at 12:47 PM Permalink to District 7 Chardonnay with Fig & Pistachio Baked Brie Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
August 11, 2016 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing 2014 Sauvignon Blanc with Watermelon Prosciutto Wedges

2014 Sauvignon Blanc with Watermelon Prosciutto Wedges

Total Time: 15 mins

Serves 2

Ingredients
Mini, seedless watermelon (choose one under 5 lbs. as it will have more intense flavor)
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
½ cup aged balsamic vinegar
¾ cup arugula

Preparation
Slice watermelon in half, place cut side down and slice off rind, moving around to preserve shape then slice into thick wedges. Place balsamic vinegar in a thick-bottomed sauce pan and slowly bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to avoid scorching, until balsamic vinegar is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Tear prosciutto into thin strips and crumble blue cheese. Place watermelon wedges on serving plate; top with prosciutto strips, arugula, and blue cheese, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

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Time Posted: Aug 11, 2016 at 10:13 AM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing 2014 Sauvignon Blanc with Watermelon Prosciutto Wedges Permalink
Tara Reprogle
 
June 3, 2016 | Tara Reprogle

Food & Wine Pairing: 2013 Pinot Noir with Baked Salmon

Serves 6

This recipe is one of those dress-me-up-or-dress-me-down types of meals. Need to impress the in-laws? Serve alongside pasta! Want a quick and wholesome dinner after work? Make a salad with a light vinaigrette while the salmon bakes and in a few minutes you'll have a tasty, healthy dish the whole family will enjoy.

Paired perfectly with our 2013 Pinot Noir, this bright and aromatic style of Pinot Noir perfectly matches fish dishes such as salmon.

Ingredients

1 large salmon filet, 2 lbs. (skin on)

1 large shallot, finely chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 lemon, cut in half

3 tablespoons olive oil

Sea salt (or Kosher salt)

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° and generously grease a glass baking dish with olive oil. Place salmon filets skin-side down on the foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the shallot, herbs, olive oil and juice from half the lemon. Thinly slice the other half of the lemon into rounds. Place on salmon in a row across the top. Gently spoon the herb mixture on top of lemon and pat to cover filet evenly. Bake for 10 - 11 min or just until the salmon is cooked (you can check by inserting the tip of a small knife into the center). Serve and watch the compliments roll in.

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Time Posted: Jun 3, 2016 at 8:43 AM Permalink to Food & Wine Pairing: 2013 Pinot Noir with Baked Salmon Permalink