2018 Pinot Noir – Amrita – Create your moment.

Pinot Noir Russian River 2018

$40 / Bottle (750mL)

A highly expressive wine has been forged with ripe cherry fruit and subtle earth tones.

The Vintage

Winter months were very dry with unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the season. This resulted in a long growing season characterized by moderate temperatures throughout the spring and summer. 2018 harvest played out as dream for our growers and winemaker. We experienced a consistent growing conditions and cooler temperatures, which allowed the grapes to mature slowly. Harvest started in mid-late August under ideal conditions with moderate, consistent temperatures. Vintage highlights include elegance, while displaying concentration and balance.

The Wine

Vibrant burgundy-hued wine offers up aromas of Bing cherry, cola, porcini mushrooms, and soft exotic spices with dried herbs. On the palate, there is a balance of soft tannins, silk texture, and mouth-watering acidity. Plum, pomegranate, sage, and wet slate fulfill a resonated finish.
Food Affections
Be creative, Pinot Noir is a versatile wine.

Food Affections

Be creative, Pinot Noir is a versatile wine.
Pinot pairs well with a range of foods –fruit sauces and chutneys make a great match with salmon or other fatty fish, steaks, or pasta dishes.

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

1 cedar plank (6 by 14 inches)
2 salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons brown sugar
Other options instead of Dijon mustard and Brown Sugar
5 tablespoons of Blueberry or Cherry Jam (can be warmed in a microwave to make spreadable)

Cooking Instructions

Soak cedar plank in salted water for 2 hours, then drain. Remove skin from salmon fillet. Remove any remaining bones. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Generously season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Lay the salmon (on what was skin-side down) on the cedar plank and carefully spread the mustard over the top and sides. Place the brown sugar in a bowl and crumble between your fingers, then sprinkle over the mustard. Place Lemon sliced on top of Salmon fillets.
Set grill for indirect grilling and heat to medium-high. Place the cedar plank in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook until cooked through, around 20 to 30 minutes. The internal temperature should read 135 degrees F. Transfer the salmon and plank to a platter and serve right off the plank.
Cook's Note: A direct method to grill the salmon may be used. Soak the cedar plank well. Spread the mustard and brown sugar on the salmon, but do not place the fish on the plank. Set up the grill for direct grilling on medium-high. When ready to cook, place the plank on the hot grate and leave it until there is a smell of smoke, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the plank over and place the fish on top. Cover the grill and cook until the fish is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 135 degrees F. Check the plank occasionally. If the edges start to catch fire, mist with water, or move the plank to a cooler part of the grill.