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Andre’ — “I love the MW Pinot! First of all for the price it is tough to beat. The balance of Fruit/spice/acid is dead on.

This is a great food wine but I could also see myself drinking it on it’s own, while I’m sitting around the fire with friends.

We opened a bottle at home this past weekend. I made Cauliflower with Bacon, some Local Potatoes and Pan Roasted Black Bass.

For the Bass I cleaned 2 filets, patted them dry and seasoned them with salt and pepper. Drop the fish into a hot pan with just a touch of oil, cook on med-high for 3-4 min, flip and cook 2-3 min more. Remove from the pan and hold in a warm place. Meanwhile drop a knob of butter in the pan with a splash of wine and some fresh herbs, pour the sauce over the fish (don’t forget to check the seasoning)”

From the winemaker:

“Enticing aromas of strawberry and raspberry with barrel notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spices. Oak aging rounds out the palate and gives the wine its body. The wine drinks of deep, concentrated raspberry, cherry pie with a touch of cola berry. The wine shows juicy fruit texture and subtle oak.”

Availability:

2008 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $13.99 a bottle, on sale for $9.99 a bottle 01/01/2013 to 12/31/2014. SKU#06180

About the Chef:

Andre’ de Waal is the owner of Andre’s Restaurant &Wine Boutique in Newton NJ. For more information about Andre’ and his restaurant, visit www.andresrestaurant.com