{"id":155,"date":"2014-04-17T02:47:53","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T02:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backroadswineries.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2014-04-17T02:47:53","modified_gmt":"2014-04-17T02:47:53","slug":"wine-food-pairing-paso-robles-shadow-run-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backroadswineries.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/17\/wine-food-pairing-paso-robles-shadow-run-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine and Food Pairing from the Back Roads of Paso Robles #1 – Shadow Run Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shadow Run Vineyards shares their recipe for Salmon to pair with their Rhone style blend, Shadow Dance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2011 Shadow Dance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

(80% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 2% Petite Sirah)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

paired with<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Spice Crusted Salmon with Rosemary Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Try pairing Shadow Run Vineyards’ 2010 Shadow Dance<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a red Rh\u00f4ne blend of Grenache (80%), Syrah (18%), and Petite Sirah (2%)\u2014with a uniquely spiced salmon entr\u00e9e, served atop rosemary mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. This pairing is fantastic, both in flavor and texture, and will surely please your taste buds.<\/p>\n

\"Shadow<\/a><\/p>\n

When paired with the tender and juicy salmon, the mouth feel of the wine becomes more complex; the dryness is smoothed out by the omega-3 fatty acids in the salmon and the interaction between the two creates a perfect balance. The Mekelasha spices that crust the salmon enliven the mocha and dark chocolate flavors of the wine\u2014creating a delectable combination.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the crispy, roasted asparagus spears and carrots bring forward subtle smoky flavors from the Syrah; this is a nice contrast against the brighter raspberry flavors of the Grenache. Finally, the rich olive oil compliments the silky texture of the wine and gives it more weight and structure, just like the salmon does.<\/p>\n

The rosemary in the mashed potatoes brightens the spices in the wine, making the raspberry and red cherry notes mimic fruit tart flavors. Texturally, even though the creaminess of the mashed potatoes matches the velvety texture of the wine, the starchiness still picks up on the dryness; this creates a delicate balance between the velvet texture while sipping and the nice, dry aftertaste. – Melissa Vogt, Food Correspondent<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Spice<\/a><\/p>\n

Spice Crusted Salmon, Roasted Vegetables, and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Serves: 2 people \/ Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour<\/p>\n

Wine Pairing: Shadow Run Vineyards – “Shadow Dance” – 2011 (Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah)<\/p>\n

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Spice Crusted Salmon<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2 six ounce Atlantic salmon filets<\/p>\n

2 tb butter, melted<\/p>\n

Ethiopian spice blend (Mekelesha)<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00bd tb ground cardamom<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp ground cloves<\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp nutmeg<\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n

1\/8 tsp salt<\/p>\n

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Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n