Escape To Wine Country Through A Memorable Meal Experience sliders are fantastic companions to MacMurray Ranch Central Coast Pinot Noir. The gamy flavor of the buffalo is nicely balanced by the caramelized onions and complements the red cherry and cola aromasof the wine. MS: = 3 3 + 4) (NAPSA)—You and your guests may be able to enjoy a beautiful evening thanks to a place known for its beauty. Located in the exquisite Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, the historic MacMurray Ranchis increasingly known for crafting a collection of elegant, expressive wines from cool-climate vineyards in premier growing regions. The ranchitself began in the 1850s. Then, in the 1940s, it was taken over by Hollywood legend Fred MacMurray. Now, his daughter Kate has a genuine appreciation for viticulture and winemaking. MacMurray Ranch wines have received critical acclaim from many top winecritics. “Our wines reflect our passion for the special places that give us extraordinary grapes,” she says. “We carve out unique vineyard blocks to make small lots of Pinot Noir, while our cool-climate Pinot Gris and Chardonnay embody the unique characteristics of Sonoma Coast.” Kate MacMurraysees parallels between her ranch and her former life in film production. “One of the techniques actors use is called ‘sense memory,’ reaching for remembered aromas or flavors to evoke a time and place and emotion. Tasting our Pinot Noir wines is like that...one sip reminds you of wild berries; the next sip is earthy and warm like a summer afternoon; the next carries the sense of cool ocean fog. You really get a whole movie in every glass.” Kate treasured the times when her family would get together for a memorablefine food and wine experience. Here are two of her favorite recipes to enjoy with delicious MacMuray Ranch wines. Sauted Buffalo Sliders with Blue Cheese and Onionsis a dish that can go over big with sophisticated guests, especially when paired with the right wine. Buffalo Sliders with Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions Serves 4-6 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 1 pound groundbuffalo meat 12 slider buns 2 ounces blue cheese (preferably Point Reyes) 1 onion 1 tablespoonolive oil Salt Divide ground buffalo meat into 12 patties. Slice the onion and add to saut pan. Cook onions with salt in olive oil on medium heat until golden brown, approximately 15 min- utes. Toast slider buns under broiler. Cook sliders to your liking. Flip and add Pt. Reyes blue cheese. Place caramelized onion on the bottom half of slider bun. Top with slider patty and top bun. Served in some of the most ele- gant restaurants in the country, Barrel Stave Roasted Shrimp and Scallops with Green Apple Slaw Serves 4-6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes \% poundfresh sea scallops \Y% pound fresh prawns 1 green apple % red onion 2 radishes 2 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoonsoliveoil Salt and pepper Soak barrel stave (or cedar plank) in cold water for 1-2 hours. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallops and prawns on barrel stave and place in the oven for 12 minutes. Grate the green apple. Slice red onion and radishes. Combine apples, onions and radishes, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepperandtoss together. This dish is designed to pair with the MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. The creaminess and mineral aspects of the seafood, especially the scallops with the green apple slaw, complement delicate aromatics of ripe melon and passion fruit of the wineperfectly. You can find these wines at fine wine shops and dining establishments and online at www.mac murrayranch.com.
