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Mussels with Saffron and Mustard Moules Au Safran Et A La Moutrade By Bouchon Make 4 servings Ingredients: 12 Tsp (6 oz) Unsalted Butter 1/2 Cup Minced Shallots 24 cloves Garlic Confit 1 Tsp + 1 tsp Minced Thyme 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground White Pepper 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard 2 cups Dry White Wine such as Sauvignon Blanc 4 pinches Saffron Threads 4 lbs Small Mussels 1/4 cup + 2 Tsp Minced Italian Parsley Freshly Grounded Black Pepper Method: Melt 12 Tsp or 6oz of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of minced shallots, 24 cloves of garlic confit, 1 Tsp of thyme, 1/2tsp of salt and a 1/4tsp of white pepper and reduce the heat to low. Cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add 1/4cup of Dijon Mustard and 2 cups of wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes Add 4 pinches of saffron and cover the pot. Remove from heat. Let the broths steep for at least 5 minutes up to few hours in room

2012 Querencia Burt Rosé $55 2012 Crémant Demi-Sec $40

Australia Blue Eyed Boy 2014 by MollyDooker Approx. $50 94 points Gift from Brian O on October 3, 2016 Shiraz Southern Australia Following up the gorgeous '13 'Blue Eyed Boy' this 2014 'Blue Eyed Boy' bottling weighs in at 15.5% alcohol and was sourced from the Joppich vineyard in Langhorne Creek and the Gateway and Kirwin vineyards in McLaren Vale. This rich Shiraz begins with aromas of blueberry compote, black raspberry, smoked meats, cedar and black cherry. This leads to dense flavors of blueberry pie, blackberry, mocha and roasted dates. This decadent wine is done in the viscous and opulent style, with mouthwatering fruit and lovely fruit weight that makes it impossible to resist. (Best 2016-2024) -  April, 2016 (OB)

Sudden Italy Gl Tormaresca Primitivo  88 points http://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2012-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia

Drink or Hold? How long will a wine age?  History shows that long-lived wines have what might be called a "capacity of site." Age a wine is an expectation that it will transform into something more dimensional and layered - in other words, a fuller, richer experience, not just a smoother ride.  But, there is no guarantee.  No single factor ensures age worthiness. by Matt Kramer Wine Spectator Oct 2016

DOC Denominazione di origine controllata  ( DOC ) ( pronounced  [denominatˈtsjoːne di oˈriːdʒine kontrolˈlaːta] ;  English : controlled designation of origin) is a  quality assurance  label for  Italian   food  products, especially  Italian wine  and  cheese  ( Denominazione di origine protetta ).  Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC):  DOC wines are much more commonly found. The rules governing quality and authenticity are still very strict, but they're a little more generous than those for DOCG status. For instance, the geographic zone might be a little bigger or the rules about what kind of grapes might be a little more relaxed. DOCG Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG):  Seeing this on the label of your wine bottle means that the wine producers followed the strictest regulations possible to make that wine. The wine was tested a committee that then guarantees the geographic authenticity of the wine and its quality. There are currently only a handfu

90+ Sake Shimizu-No-Mai - Akita  Pure - Junmai (pure rice 純米) Type Sake Served in warmed temperature  Higher starch content carries rich and complex umami flavor Pure Dawn - Junmai Ginjo Pure Dusk - Junmai Diaginjo Pure Night - Junmai Diaginjo  Pure Snow - Junmai Nigori Ginjo Type Sake Served in cool temperature Ginjo and Daiginjo sakes are mor den sake type Less starch content carries a clean, delicate, fruity and distinct floral bouquet called Ginjoka Sake - Takasago Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets