These Spanish offerings pair well with the complex yet subtle combination of flavors from each of the three varietal - Müller Thurgau, Madeleine Angevine & Seigerrebe - in our 2013 Isletage.
1.5 C. blanched almonds
1 C. 2013 Perennial Vintners Isletage
1 C. water
1/4 C. 2014 Perennial Vintners Verjus
3 C. 1" cubed crustless day-old white country bread
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 t. sea salt
1/4 t. fresh ground black pepper
12 green grapes, cut in half
Soak the almonds in the liquids in a large covered bowl overnight.
Add the bread cubes and soak another 10 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together.
Run through a food processer in 3-4 batches until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
Ladle into bowls, decorate with a few grape halves, and drizzle with more olive oil.
Serves 6-8
16 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
8 oz. Manchego cheese, shredded
2 large shallots, sliced
3 T. olive oil
2 T. paprika
2 t. smoked paprika
1 t. salt
1/4 t. cayenne
Add all ingredients to a food processor. Run until smooth, scraping down several times.
Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator at least one hour.
Serve with sliced crusty baguettes.
Serves 10-12