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“"Wine to me is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It's culture. It's the essence of civilization and the art of living."
Robert Mondavi
What's in this issue?
Top Central Coast Restaurants
June Wine Events
Print FREE Wine Tasting Coupons
Password - cheers2wine2006
Recipe - Osso Bucco
Central Coast Restaurants
Plan a trip to California's Central Coast! You'll find wonderful wineries from Ventura County all the way north to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Explore Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Monterey, Santa Cruz, the Salinas Valley, Alameda County, and Livermore. Cheers2Wine has the latest info on wineries, restaurants, unique places to stay, and fun things to do.
These restaurants are places we have eaten at recently and are eager to recommend.
Jane - A Santa Barbara Restaurant
Jane is a charming restaurant located in Santa Barbara's popular State Street area. You'll love the moderately priced, well prepared food. Make reservations for a table on the balcony where you can relax and enjoy a great meal. Open for lunch and dinner every day except Sunday.
Cafe Angelica
Cafe Angelica is located in the heart of downtown Solvang. This charming Bistro style restaurant serves fabulous California cuisine with an Italian influence. Our favorite restaurant in Solvang!
Ciopinot Seafood Grille
Well trained, friendly staff combined with fabulous food makes Ciopinot a favorite restaurant. This San Luis Obispo restaurant is a fabulous place to dine. A bonus: there's no corkage fee!
Artisan Restaurant
Artisan Restaurant is located in downtown Paso Robles. This contemporary American Bistro offers superb dining in a casually elegant atmosphere. You won't be disappointed with this Central Coast restaurant. Stop in for either lunch, dinner, or a special Sunday brunch.
Madeline's Restaurant
Madelines is a wonderful restaurant located in the charming seaside town of Cambria. Cambria is on the western side of the Paso Robles Wine Country in California's Central Coast Wine Country. Explore Cambria and enjoy the gourmet delights of this San Luis Obispo restaurant.
June 2011 Wine Events
Have fun at wine events happening throughout California during the month of June. Click on the links below to learn more about our recommendations:
June 2-5: Wine, Waves, & Beyond - Pismo Beach
June 3-5: Corks for a Cure - Santa Barbara
June 3-5: Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
June 11: The Barbera Festival - Amador County
June 4-5: Vintners' Festival - Santa Cruz
June 11-12: LA Wine Fest - Hollywood
June 10-11: Monterey Wine Festival
June 12: Ojai Wine Festival
June 18: Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival
June 24-26: Calaveras Wineries Passport Weekend
June 25: Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
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Cooking With Wine Recipes
"I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food."W.C. Fields
Osso Bucco
This Osso Bucco Recipe makes the most delicious osso bucco. Serve this special dish for a memorable dinner party or family meal that will delight everyone.
Wine Pairing: We would suggest a Pinot Noir such as
Mark West California Pinot Noir
Enjoy rich flavors of strawberries and raspberries and a lush texture. A wonderful reasonably priced Pinot Noir.
Ingredients:
1 medium onion sliced into thin rings
1 cup each of chopped celery and carrots
1 bayleaf
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon each of ground pepper, dried basil, and thyme
6 cross-cut veal shanks (6 to 8 oz. each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Pinot Noir
1 cup chicken broth
16 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, with the liquid
Instructions:
1. Saute onion, celery, carrots, and bay leaf in butter for five minutes.
2. Stir in lemon and remove from heat. Set aside.br>
3. Mix flour with seasonings. Roll meat in flour and shake off excess flour.
4. Brown meat on both sides in olive oil in a large Dutch oven with a lid over medium heat.
5. Add wine and bring to a boil.
6. Cover and bake in a 375 degree oven until meat is tender. This will take about 1 hour.
7. Remove bay leaf and place meat on a platter.
8. On high heat, reduce the sauce in pan by one third, stirring frequently. Ladle over meat and serve.
This will make 6 servings.
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