APPETIZERS Paired with LDV’s 2015 Sky Island Viognier
Caprese Skewers: Thread cherry tomato, basil, mozzarella ball, crusty bread chunk & repeat. Brush with LDV’s Italian Herb flavored olive oil (or your favorite) and grill over medium-high heat until toasted and cheese begins to melt. Drizzle LDV Aged Balsamic Vinegar over caprese skewers before serving.
Spicy Shrimp Skewer: Thread on skewers one-pound extra-large shrimp (16-20 per pound) shelled & deveined with tail left on (4-5 each skewer). Brush shrimp with a spicy olive oil (or make your own: heat over medium heat for about 3 minutes 1 cup olive oil, pinch red pepper flakes, squeeze 1 lemon, and 1 chopped garlic. Let steep) and season with salt and pepper. Reserve some oil for dipping. Grill until lightly golden brown on both sides & opaque (about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side). Serve with reserved oil or pesto if you have some.
ENTRY Paired with a Chilled LDV 2014 Sky Island Grenache
Vegetable Kabobs: In a small bowl whisk extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, & pinch of red pepper flakes. Thread chopped vegetables chunks on skewer – button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow summer squash, white onion, & zucchini. Depending on size of skewer might get two rotations. Brush with sauce and salt/pepper kabobs. Grill 10-12 minutes over medium-high heat turning occasionally.
Chicken Kabobs: Trim fat & cut chicken thighs into golf size pieces. Put chicken onto skewer tightly. Brush with above sauce & salt/pepper the kabobs. Grill 15 minutes or until done turning occasionally.
DESSERT Paired with LDV’s 2014 “The Signature” Petite Sirah
Fruit Kabobs: Skewer chunks of watermelon, pineapple, & peaches. Grill the fruit about 5 minutes until nice grill marks appear. Combine honey, fresh lemon juice, & cinnamon for a glaze. Brush the fruit still on the grill with the glaze for about one minute once fruit is done. Don’t burn. Yummy with a drizzle of chocolate.
