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Avondale La Luna
A great wine of seamless elegance. Layers of mineral intense fruit, infused with gentle tannins are uplifted with fresh acidity uniting in a glorious fusion of full-bodied flavour. The dark purple colour infused with classic berry flavours and a hint of tobacco embody the vital elements so sought after.
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Product Description
Beautiful Avondale is home to some of the finest wines in South Africa. For over 300 years the vineyards have produced premium grapes – today Avondale is driven by the desire to produce the best wine in the Cape. Avondale wines exhibit a tremendous sense of place. From the fynbos clad slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains to the cooling banks of the Berg River comes fruit that is typically reflective of its mediterranean heritage. No one makes wine like we do. At Avondale we’re getting back to nature – but we are using 21st century science, technology and research in the process. It started a few years ago when we made a simple choice: because wine is a natural (and delicious) product, producing it shouldn’t harm the environment in any way. After all, we want the Avondale farm to be here long after we’ve gone, creating the same delicious wine. And we believe the best way to do that is to make it a sustainable business, one that always works in harmony with the earth. Every step of the way, a holistic, systems-based approach and fine attention to detail has ensured that today, Avondale makes extraordinary wines approved by Mother Nature.
The soft suppleness of La Luna reflects the graceful ways that Avondale is attuned to cosmic influences and rhythms. In following Biodynamic practices we are mindful of the astronomical influences on soil and plant life. This velvety and elegant classic blend offers scents of cedar, truffles and dark fruit with subtle forest and herb undertones. Full plum and mulberry flavours and soft tannins combine for a lovely, vibrant suppleness.
Grower: Avondale
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Merlot / Petit Verdot
Style: Earthy and Soft
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Paarl
Vintage: 2014/15
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 14% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl
Cider-Maple Pork Chops with Woodland Bitters Compote
Cooking Time: 03 hrs 15 mins (Approx.)
Number of Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
For the marinated pork chops //
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Woodland Bitters
2 thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Four 3/4-pound pork rib chops
For the glaze //
1 cup apple cider
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Woodland Bitters
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the compote //
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Woodland Bitters
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1. Mix all of the ingredients except the pork chops and pour into a resealable plastic bag.
2. Add the pork chops. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, boil the cider, maple syrup and bitters over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
5. Combine all of the ingredients except the oil, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
6. Cook over moderately high heat until the apples just begin to soften, 5 minutes.
7. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the liquid has thickened, 25 minutes; keep warm.
8. Remove the pork chops from the marinade and pat dry. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
9. Season the chops with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning, until nicely browned, about 7 minutes. 10. Reduce the heat to moderately low and brush with the glaze.
11. Cook for about 7 minutes, turning and brushing with additional glaze, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chops near the bone registers 140°.
12. Transfer the chops to a platter and let stand for 5 minutes.
13. Serve the chops with the apple compote.
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