Page 17 - Boca Club News - August '23

Boca Club News, Page 17
Second Helpings: Grape Expectations from page 16

A Favorite Recipe from the Past other exported varietals. Pinot Noir usually thrives
best in cooler climates. In NZ, the Marlborough and
Pages Of Boca Club News… Martinborough regions seem to fit the bill. Villa
Maria, Cloudy Bay, Palliser Estates and Geisen are
making affordable and highly sought out Pinots.
Corn, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad than a zippy, zesty red Zinfandel. Zin, thought to be
Zinfandel. There’s no better match with BBQ foods

an indigenous grape of California, actually originated
Like corn? Like tomatoes? Like in Croatia as Primitivo. But who’s quibbling? Zin is
mozzarella cheese? So how can you go characterized by firm tannins, bright acidity, and red
wrong mixing these with other special fruit flavors. It stands up perfectly well to red sauces
ingredients for a savory salad to enjoy and is my go-to wine for burgers. In California, my
on several special summer days. favorite producers are: Seghesio, Joel Gott and Helen
Yield: Serves 4 Turley. Her Zins are all highly rated, a bit on the
Ingredients: expensive side but well worth the price.
2 Ears Fresh Corn, Husked
1 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more Gamay. Last, but certainly not least, is my all-
for Brushing time favorite: single vineyard Beaujolais. Not the
2 Cups Chopped Baby Spinach Nouveau type that comes out every November for a
½ Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes few dollars, but wines that don’t even have the word
1 Cup Small Mozzarella Balls, Sliced Beaujolais on the label! This is to separate themselves
in Half from the light, innocuous stuff. The single vineyard
1 Avocado, Diced cru wines are Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Chenas and
¼ Cup Chopped Scallions Julienas (these are the heaviest), followed by Cote de
½ Cup Thinly Sliced Basil Brouilly, Fleurie and Saint Amour (medium bodied),
1 Tsp. Sherry Vinegar and Brouilly, Regnie and Chirobles (the lightest).
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste Beaujolais is geographically next to Burgundy.
Directions: Gamay wines are often referred to as a “poor man’s
Pre-heat a Grill to Medium High Heat. Burgundy.” My favorite examples of Gamay wines
Brush the Corn with Olive Oil and are recent vintages of Morgon. 2019, 2020 and 2022
Grill, about 2 minutes per side. Rotate were particularly good. Remember, Gamay ages well
until the Kernels on all sides are tender because of its high acidity.
and a few char marks form, about 10 So there you have it. You need to try these summer
minutes. reds but can surely have them at any time. And isn’t it
Let cool, then slice the kernels off all about new discoveries and expanding your palate?
the cobs. Till next time...
Place the corn in a large bowl with
the Spinach, Tomatoes, Mozzarella,
Avocado, Scallions and Basil. Toss
with 1 Tsp. of Olive Oil, and the Sherry
Vinegar.
Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.

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