Lamb Shank Osso Buco with Ledger David Cellars 2013 Syrah
By Robert Trottmann
Serves 4
This simple braise is perfect with the 2013 Syrah. Lamb and Syrah have a natural affinity for each other and the fall off the bone braising of the lamb shanks and the wonderful marrow of the bones make for a perfectly delicious pairing.
Ingredients
4 large lamb shanks (I bought mine at Cherry Street Meats in Medford)
1 cup beef, lamb or chicken broth
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup 2013 Ledger David Cellars Syrah
1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves-crushed
16 oz. crushed tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/8 cup olive oil
Preparation
Salt and pepper all sides of the lamb shanks. In a large cast iron Dutch oven or deep skillet heat the olive oil until shimmering and sear the lamb shanks on all sides until golden brown.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the shanks from the pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Then add the crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Syrah, broth and oregano. Stir well until well heated. Return the shanks to the pan and cook in the oven for 3-3 1/2 hours.
The meat should literally fall off the bone and the marrow should be easily pulled from out of the bone.
Serve with Blue, White, and Yellow Corn Polenta.
Kick Off Spring at the Oregon Cheese Festival
By Regina Vaccari
Calling all fine cheese and wine lovers! Kick off spring with Ledger David at Le Petit Tasting Room in Central Point as we celebrate the 12th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival. It’s always a busy, fun time during this annual event, held this year at the Rogue Creamery, Saturday, March 19 from 10am-5pm. To complete their culinary experience, event attendees make it a tradition to stop at the Artisan Corridor’s neighboring wine and chocolate shops. That’s where we co
me in!
We’ll be open from noon-5pm to greet you with a selection of your favorite wines paired with warm tomato bisque, clam chowder, and fresh baked bread. Listen to the eclectic sounds of Savanna – performing a blend of early rock, country and blues from 1-3pm. If you’re heading over to the big tent at the Creamery, stop in and see the Ledger David team!
For a more intimate experience, check out the Cheese Makers Dinner the night prior to the festival, on Friday, March 18. Tickets are $125.00 and include a sumptuous 5-course, cheese-themed meal. Each course is crafted by Chef Damon of Inn at the Commons and will spotlight a cheese made by one of the festival’s artisans, paired with a local wine or beer. All event proceeds benefit the Oregon Cheese Guild.
Southern Oregon (actually Central Point) is the birthplace of the Oregon Cheese Guild, which was founded in 2006. Rogue Creamery was the site of the first Oregon Cheese Guild Benefit Dinner and the first Oregon Cheese Festival. This year’s event will also feature a petting zoo and a photo booth.
For more info, visit www.oregoncheeseguild.org.
Cheers!
Spring Primoris Wine Club Event
Join Ledger David Cellars for our spring Primoris Wine Club pick up party March 4-6 at Le Petit Tasting Room. Celebrate the release of Ledger David’s newest wines including our 2013 Cabernet Franc – recently named a ‘Cellar Selects’ by Oregon Wine Press. Wines also include the lively 2015 Primoris Chenin Blanc and popular, full-bodied 2013 Tempranillo.
Enjoy these wines with a selection of French-inspired small bites from Café Dejeuner including watermelon salad with feta, creamy potato and leek soup, and pasta with a robust red wine sauce. We’re staying open a little late on Friday and Saturday just for wine club members!
Private Wine Club Hours: Fri. & Sat. | 6-8pm
General Hours: Sat. & Sun. | Noon-5pm
Spring Wine Club Shipments Include:
3-Bottle Members
2015 Primoris (1), 2013 Tempranillo (1) & 2013 Cabernet Franc (1)
Reds Only: 2013 Tempranillo (1), 2013 Cabernet Franc (1) & 2013 Dark Night (1)
6-Bottle Members
2015 Primoris (2), 2013 Tempranillo (2), 2013 Cabernet Franc (2)
Reds Only: 2013 Tempranillo (2), 2013 Cabernet Franc (2) & 2013 Dark Night (2)
12-Bottle Members
2015 Primoris (3), 2013 Tempranillo (3), 2013 Cabernet Franc (3), & 2013 Dark Night (3)
Reds Only: 2013 Tempranillo (3), 2013 Cabernet Franc (3), 2013 Dark Night (3) & 2013 Syrah (3)
BILLING INFO:
Please let us know if your billing information has changed. Call Heather Davis at (541) 664-2218 or email [email protected] and she would be delighted to update your payment information before processing your wine club order. You can also now update your credit card online with our secure wine club form.
WINE CLUB DISCOUNTS:
We will be processing orders on Monday, February 29. As a reminder, 3-bottle members receive a 15% discount, 6-bottle members 20% and 12-bottle members 25% discount on all wine club selections.
OTHER PICK UP OPTIONS:
If you are unable to join us during this event weekend, your wine club selections will be available after Monday, March 7 at the tasting room in Central Point (next to the Rogue Creamery) any time during regular hours.
February 12 Winemaker Dinner at Ledger David
Join Vintner David Traul and the Ledger David team for an intimate winemaker dinner on Fri., Feb. 12 from 6-8pm at Le Petit Tasting Room in Central Point. Featured wines include a special barrel tasting of our 2014 Tempranillo port-style wine paired with a special menu created by Chef Bill Prahl from Déjà Vu Bistro & Wine Bar.
Cost is $65 for wine club members, $70 for non-wine club members. Reservations Required. Limited Seating. Email [email protected] or call (541) 664-2218 for more info.
MENU
Ahi Tuna & Avocado Tartare, Tobiko Caviar, Charred Pineapple Gastrique
Paired with 2015 Primoris Chenin Blanc
Roast Heirloom Baby Carrot and Quinoa Salad, Goat Cheese, Fennel and Pecans
Paired with 2015 Viognier
Portobello Mushroom and Brie Soup, Black Truffle Oil
Paired with 2013 Cabernet Franc
Porcini Braised Beef, Horseradish Mascarpone
Paired with 2013 Dark Night
Bittersweet Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, Port Poached Pear Compote
Paired with 2014 Tempranillo Port-Style Wine Barrel Tasting
Ledger David’s Year in Review: Awards & Accolades in 2015
By Regina Vaccari
As we ring in 2016 with new wines so festive and bright, we want to take a moment to pause and celebrate the past – vintages that mark where we’ve been and that have helped shape where we are headed (hint: we’re aiming for “up”).
We are proud that all of our wines are made with single vineyard fruit from our estate in Talent, Oregon. Each bottle is handcrafted to reflect the highest quality in wine making. Blends still excite us and we aim to use our best fruit in these endeavors, which seems to be paying off. Several of our awards this year were earned for our Orion’s Nebula, Dark Night and Epitome of Three – all unique red blends in their own right. Our whites are catching up, too, indicative when our 2014 Sauvignon Blanc and 2013 Chenin Blanc both scored 90+ points and were named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by the Wine Enthusiast – one of the world’s leading resources for wine news – this past August.
Here’s a snapshot of awards won in 2015…and, thanks for “indulging” us this time!
2015 Wine Press Northwest Platinum Wine Awards, Tempranillo ’10, Double Gold • Malbec ’11, Double Gold
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Competition, Malbec ’11, Gold • Sauvignon Blanc ‘14, Silver • Sangiovese ‘12, Silver • Syrah ‘11, Silver • Cabernet Franc ‘12, Silver • Orion’s Nebula ’11, Silver • Dark Night ’11, Silver
Oregon Wine Press (March Issue), Cabernet Franc ’12, “Top Value Picks”
2015 Finger Lakes Wine Competition, Tempranillo ’12, Gold • Orion’s Nebula ’11, Silver • Sangiovese ’12, Silver
Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide (August Issue), Sauvignon Blanc ’14, 92 Points, ‘Editor’s Choice’ • Primoris ’13, 91 Points, ‘Editor’s Choice’ • 2012 Sangiovese ’12, 89 Points • Syrah ’11, 89 Points
2015 Oregon Wine Experience, Malbec ’13, Gold • Primoris ’14, Silver • Petit Verdot ’13, Silver
2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition, Tempranillo ’12, Silver • Viognier ’13, Silver • Sauvignon Blanc ’14, Silver
Sunset Magazine’s Int’l Wine Competition, Sunset Buying Guide (October Issue), Tempranillo ’12, Silver
2015 Los Angeles Int’l Wine Competition, Tempranillo ’12, Silver • Sauvignon Blanc ’14, Silver
Portland Monthly Oregon’s 25 Best Wines Under $25 (October Issue), Sauvignon Blanc ’14, “Oregon’s Best Wines Under $25”
SIP Northwest Magazine – Best of the Pacific Northwest (October Issue), Malbec ’13, “Best Malbec”
2015 NW Food & Wine Festival, Dark Night ’13, Gold
Make plans to visit us in the New Year! Located in Central Point’s Artisan Corridor – a trifecta of the region’s most award-winning cheese, wine and chocolate – we’re now open daily from noon-5pm. Just 2 miles off I-5, left on exit 35.
Holiday Wine Club Pick Up
Join Ledger David Cellars for our Holiday Wine Club Pick Up Dec. 11-13 at Le Petit Tasting Room. Celebrate special wine releases including our limited production 2013 Syrah, with just 83 cases produced. Our first vintage 2011 was named one of Oregon’s ’50 Best Wines’ by Portland Monthly Magazine. Other exciting holiday wines include our 2013 Epitome of Three Red Blend and our new release 2015 Viognier – a popular winter white that’s sure to delight!
December Wine Club Shipments Include:
3-Bottle Members
Save 15 percent on 2015 Viognier, 2013 Epitome of Three and 2013 Syrah.
6-Bottle Members
Save 20 percent on 2 bottles each of 2015 Viognier, 2013 Epitome of Three and 2013 Syrah.
12-Bottle Members
Save 25 percent on 4 bottles each of 2015 Viognier, 2013 Epitome of Three and 2013 Syrah.
It’s your time. Indulge in your wine paired with a decadent spread of savory seasonal items from our culinary partners at Déjà vu Bistro & Wine Bar.
Private Event Hours: Fri & Sat | 6-8pm
Regular Hours: Sat & Sun | Noon-5pm
BILLING INFO: Please let us know if your billing information has changed. Call Heather Davis at (541) 664-2218 or email [email protected] and she would be delighted to update your payment information before processing your wine club order. You can also now update your credit card online with our secure wine club form.
WINE CLUB DISCOUNTS: We will be processing orders on Tuesday, December 8. As a reminder, 3-bottle members receive a 15% discount, 6-bottle members receive a 20% discount and 12-bottle members receive a 25% discount on all wine selections.
OTHER PICK UP OPTIONS: If you are unable to join us during this event weekend, your wine club selections will be available after Monday, December 14 at the tasting room in Central Point (next to the Rogue Creamery) any time during regular hours.
Mulled Wine with Ledger David Sangiovese
Enjoy tastes of this seasonal wine with special treats this Halloween, October 31 from noon-5pm at Le Petit Tasting Room!
1 bottle (750ml) Ledger David Sangiovese
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 whole nutmeg
¼-1/2 c. sugar (add to taste)
Zest ½ small orange
Combine ingredients and simmer on low in small crockpot for two hours. Strain carefully. Ladle into mug, and garnish with candy cane.
Harvest Season Produces an Exciting Crop of New Wine Awards
While the vineyard crew is busy bringing in the grapes that will ultimately produce wines for our 2015 vintage, past vintages and current releases are gaining new recognition this month by a number of noteworthy publications. We’re proud to share the results of our latest ‘crop’ of wine awards with you. Look for the October 2015 issues of these publications, which hit newsstands this month.
Ledger David 2013 Malbec, “Best Malbec”
SIP Northwest Magazine’s ‘Best of the Northwest’
Ledger David 2012 Tempranillo, Silver Winner
Sunset Magazine’s Int’l Wine Competition, Sunset Buying Guide
Ledger David 2014 Sauvignon Blanc, ‘Best Wine Under $25’
Portland Monthly Magazine’s, “Oregon’s Best Wines Under $25”
Other recent wine awards include:
Ledger David 2014 Sauvignon Blanc – 92 Points, ‘Editor’s Choice’
“Fermented in stainless steel and one neutral barrel, this aromatic and compelling wine is clean, fresh and full of delicious fruit.” – Editor Paul Gregutt
Ledger David 2013 Primoris Chenin Blanc – 91 Points, ‘Editor’s Choice’
“Chenin Blanc is quite rare in Oregon, and this wine, from vines planted just five years previously, may inspire others to follow suit…The balance and length are just right and the varietal character is in evidence throughout.” – Editor Paul Gregutt
Ledger David 2013 Malbec, Gold Winner
Oregon Wine Experience, August 2015
2013 Petit Verdot, Silver Winner
Oregon Wine Experience, August 2015
2014 Primoris Chenin Blanc, Silver Winner
Oregon Wine Experience, August 2015
In addition, Ledger David’s Dark Night red blend was also recently reviewed by notable wine blogger Michael Chelus of Nittany Epicurean, just in time for the new 2013 vintage to arrive!
Cheers to past, current and future vintages!
Meet Ledger David’s Newest Team Member!
We are excited to introduce our new tasting room and events ambassador, Shirleen Bransom. Shirleen joins Ledger David with a background in tasting room management. She also teaches small children and has a love for photography, heath & fitness and the outdoors. Here’s more from Ledger David’s newest team member. Welcome, Shirleen!
1. What three traits best define you?
Easy going, hard working, going above and beyond what’s expected
2. What is your personal philosophy?
Embrace chaos, change is the only constant
3. What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
Family
4. What is the one thing you cannot resist? (food/dessert/drink/etc.)
Homemade Chex Mix
5. Where is your favorite place to be?
My porch swing at the end of the day
6. What is your favorite thing to do?
Hiking the redwoods and visiting the coast
7. Where is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
Disneyland, it’s as fun for me as it is my kids
8. What’s the coolest (or most important) trend you see in the wine industry today?
I’m impressed mostly locally. Our area in Southern Oregon has boomed over the years in the wine industry. We are a wine destination now and that excites me.
9. What advice do you have for new wine enthusiasts?
Take your time, start with what you like, then try new wines. You don’t have to get the same flavor profiles as a tasting note suggests, just relax and enjoy the wine.
10. What’s the best thing you’ve learned from seasoned wine connoisseurs?
“If you like the wine now, when you bought it, enjoy it now. Why cellar it?”
11. When did your interest in being a Wine Tasting Room Ambassador begin?
Many years ago, my Mom-in-law introduced me to wine and wine tasting. Then about 4 years ago, I thought I would really enjoy working in the industry. Sales and talking to people is kind of my thing, so here I am.
12. What does a Wine Tasting Room Ambassador do?
They are in essence the first impression a guest has about the wine. They help the guest enjoy and understand the wine from that particular vineyard.
13. What is unique about your job at Ledger David?
I believe at Ledger David we go beyond just talking wine. We explain some of the vineyard processes, flavor profiles, pairings, even stepping up as a concierge for the entire valley.
14. What do you love most about your job?
Meeting and interacting with all the guests. So interesting that some days it’s all locals, then the next may be no locals, but guests from around the world.
15. What does Ledger David’s tagline: “Your Time. Your Wine. Indulge.” mean to you?
Everyone’s time is precious and you should be able to choose a great wine and relax, enjoy the free moments that you do have.
16. How does your role help ensure that Ledger David delivers its “Your Time. Your Wine. Indulge.” tagline?
I try to aid the guest in choosing the right wine for that moment, whether it be going through the fun of a full flight or just getting a glass and relaxing for a bit. I will also assists guests in finding their next destination, dinner, outdoor activity, theater, or next tasting room to visit.
17. Outside of Ledger David, how do you spend your time? (photography/teaching/hiking/exercise, etc.)
Yes, to all those suggestions. I do love photography. I’m very active and enjoy being outside as much as possible. I hike and geocache with my kids a lot. Spending time, building relationships and memories with family and friends, is extremely important to me and something I work at daily.
Fall Wine Club Pick Up
Join Ledger David Cellars for our fall Primoris Wine Club pick up party September 18, 19 & 20 at Le Petit Tasting Room. Celebrate the new release of our second vintage 2013 Dark Night – an adventurous red blend, and the ever-popular light & bright 2014 Chardonnay. Your wine club shipment also includes a pre-release of 2013 Tempranillo! Enjoy these new wines with a spread of delicious small bites featuring the award-winning Smokey Blue cheese from the Rogue Creamery.
Private Wine Club Hours: Fri & Sat | 5-8pm (RSVP Requested)
Regular Hours: Sat & Sun | Noon-5pm
Email [email protected] or call (541) 664-2218 to RSVP.
BILLING INFO:
Please let us know if your billing information has changed. Call Heather Davis at (541) 664-2218 or email [email protected] and she would be delighted to update your payment information before processing your wine club order. For your convenience, you can also now update your credit information online with our secure wine club form.
WINE CLUB DISCOUNTS:
We will be processing orders on Monday, September 14. As a reminder, 3-bottle members receive a 15% discount, 6-bottle members 20% and 12-bottle members 25% discount on all wine club selections.
OTHER PICK UP OPTIONS:
If you are unable to join us during this event weekend, your wine club selections will be available after Monday, September 21 at the tasting room in Central Point (next to the Rogue Creamery) any time during regular hours.
