Happy Monday, wine lovers! We are recovering from a busy and wonderful Father’s Day weekend at Lost Creek.
Our latest concoction in the tasting room is a frozen “chamonade”, which is a blend of our Chambourcin and lemonade. It may seem like an unusual combo, but it is surprisingly delicious and refreshing (particularly on a sweltering summer afternoon). We’ve begun serving it on the weekends, and our winery guests have loved it. Come out and try a glass!
All of a sudden, it’s eleventy million degrees outside. When a heatwave like this hits, I can’t bear to turn on the oven and make my kitchen even more of a sauna. So we’ve been grilling up a storm this past week. I can’t complain... I’m always a sucker for a good steak or burger. Particularly when it’s paired with the perfect wine, which just happens to be our Chambourcin. It is wonderfully peppery, and a sip will have you daydreaming about what to do with that pound of ground chuck in your freezer.
One night last week, we decided to form a couple of patties to throw on the grill (minced garlic is my secret ingredient for them, along with a little salt and pepper). We then classed them up with shallots sauteed in sherry and butter. I put them on fancy brioche rolls and topped them off with peppered goat cheese. This, combined with a simple arugula salad, was an ideally fuss-free meal, perfect for the sweltering temperatures of late. And with every sip of Chambourcin, I marveled at the pairing.
Happy summer, everyone!
