Learn to make delicious Grilled Pineapple Mojitos! They can serve as a delicious appetizer or refreshing dessert. This was the first course at Airfield Estates 2009 Grilled Food & Wine Seminar.
GRILLED PINEAPPLE MOJITOS
(Serves 8 people)
• 1 Fresh Pineapple (cut in long wedges)
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 Lime (Zest)
• 8 Mint Leaves (cut in small pieces)
• ½ cup Pinot Gris
Pre-heat barbecue and mix the sugar, lime zest, and mint in a small plate or bowl for dipping. Lay the pineapple flat side down, grill for 5-6 minutes on one side. Pull pineapple off grill and cut in to pieces. Dip the pineapple in the Pinot Gris, then dip in sugar mixture. Great for a nice hot day.
The recipe is complements of Chef Roger Hazzard from Bon Vino’s Bistro in Sunnyside, WA.
After a long couple of weeks pulling many late nights, Airfield Estates is back and ready to share the latest harvest happenings. Despite this years harvest being a bit later than last, Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers expects a record yield. This forecast appears no different for Airfield Estates, as things have shifted into high gear.
With all of the whites in except Riesling and Marsanne, the focus has shifted to the reds. Merlot hit the cellar today, proving to be as consistent as ever. Merlot is a Bordeaux variety. It is one of the most heavily planted varieties in the state of WA. Airfield’s block, planted in 1996, consistently produces top quality fruit offering flavors of currant, blackberry, and plum, with notes of clove and peppercorn. Winemaker Marcus Miller believes this years crop may just be the best yet. Listen below as Marcus discusses today’s events
Though a late harvest can raise nerves as season’s changes become a greater risk factor, there is tremendous potential as well as the fruit obtains better acidity and bolder color. Stay tuned for more harvest news and updates as the early mornings and late nights continue on here at Airfield Estates.
Today marks the start of Airfield’s 2008 grape harvest! Harvest is a little late this year due to our long winter and cool spring. As long as we don’t encounter damaging frosts over the next two months, we are confident that this will be a excellent vintage. We are tasting wonderful fruit flavors in the vineyards.
The first grapes off the vine this year were our Gewurztraminer. We have been growing this variety for about 25 years, but always selling the grapes to other wineries. The 2008 vintage will be the first Gewurztraminer wine that we produce at Airfield Estates.
