2010  Chardonnay

This Chardonnay opens with aromas of lemon zest, oak and a touch of smoke. Continuing with sweet pear and lemongrass followed by hints of vanilla. Full bodied and well balanced, this Suisun Valley Chardonnay displays flavors of pineapple, pears, and Myers lemon with oak and vanilla bean in the finish.

Varietal Content:

100% Chardonnay

PH:

3.63

TA:

.63gms/100mls

Residual Sugar:

0.02%

Released:

April 1, 2011

Cases Produced:

507

Winemaker:

Rick Lanza

Price: $16 (10% Case Discount)

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• 2 to 4 crabs cleaned and cracked
• 2 lbs large prawns skinned and deveined
• 3 lbs manilla clams
• 2 15 oz cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 cups Wooden Valley Chardonnay
• 1/2 bunch parsley,chopped

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 lg bell peppers, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 lg cloves garlic
• 1Tbs Italian seasoning
• salt & pepper to taste
• dash tobasco sauce
• Oil

Directions:

In medium size stock pot sautè onion, bell pepper, and celery in oil, until wilted. Puree tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and herbs in a blender and add to sautèed vegetables. Add tomato sauce, wine, salt & pepper and a little tobasco sauce.

Cook on low heat 45 minutes to 1hour. Add crab and clams to mixture, let cook 10 to 15 minutes. Add prawns and cook until done. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes longer. Once Cioppino is done but still simmering add 1 tsp baking soda. This will reduce the acidity caused by the tomatoes.

A Lanza Family favorite during winter months. Serve with crusty french bread and a glass of Wooden Valley Wine.

Enjoy!!

Serves 6

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