This deliciously fresh dish pairs well with a rosĂŠ like Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose $22.99
Shrimp & Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Asparagus Walnut Pesto Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $9.99 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc $19.99
L onge r d a y s an d w a r me r w e a t h e r a r e c a l l i n g f o r s i m p l e a nd soph i s ti c a te d m ea l s t o e n jo y i n s i d e o r o u t l i k e t h i s d eliciou s a s par agus a n d w a l n u t p e s t o p a i r e d w i t h z u c c h i n i n oodles an d g r i l l ed s hr i mp . E n h a n c e t h i s l i g h t f a r e wi t h s o m e d elicat e w i n e s to e n j o y a l l s p r i n g . PL U S t r y t h i s w a l n u t o i l f o r a n added a r om a ti c f l av o r p r o f i l e w h i l e c o n t r i b u t i ng p lant -bas ed h e ar t h eal t h y f a t s t o y o u r f a v o r i t e d i s h e s s o y o u can enj o y th e f r e s h f l a v o r s o f t h e s e a s o n . view the complete recipe by Andrew Adorno, DTR at www.martinwine.com
La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil $7.99
Lemon Chicken with Orzo Pasta SAVE: Tenuta Sant’Antonio Scaia Corvina $9.99 SPLURGE: Domaine Jean Claude Bessin Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2013 $27.99
Grilled Salmon with Green Beans SAVE: Simonnet Febvre 100 Series Pinot Noir $9.99 SPLURGE: Regis Minet Pouilly Fume Vieilles Vignes 2014 $21.99
Mango & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese SAVE: Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc $11.69 SPLURGE: Ladoucette Pouilly Fume $34.99
Sesame Tuna with Broccoli Slaw SAVE: Inama Soave Classico 2014 $12.99 SPLURGE: Carpe Diem Chardonnay $25.99 *prices subject to change without notice
REAL ELDERFLOWER Thistly Cross Cider | $5.99 This cider is infused with elderflower tea creating a subtle floral taste. It drinks light and is reminiscent of a dry Riesling. Pair with cheese or on its own when the warm weather sets in. Try this if you like: Crispin Pacific Pear Cider
FLOWER CHILD IPA Cambridge Brewing Co. BA score: 90 | $2.49 The perfect beer for anytime, but especially a warm spring day, when the flowers are in bloom and the air is crisp. This dry style IPA has lots of floral notes and a great sun-baked citrus flavor. Great accompaniment to a day at the Fly. Try this if you like: Sweetwater IPA
ENVIE Parish Brewing Co. BA score: 85 | $1.69 If you haven't tried the new recipe for Parish Envie, you are missing out! People are calling this the "baby Ghost", paying homage to the highly sought-after "Ghost in the Machine". Fresh, citrusy hops are balanced perfectly by the caramel malts. Try this if you like: Well, Ghost in the Machine!
STIEGL RADLER Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg BA score: 84 | $2.59 One of our top picks for day-drinking, this little session ale is blended with grapefruit juice, providing a delicious and refreshing brew loaded with vitamin C to keep you going. The beverage of choice for Austrian cyclists, it's a great brew for all day festivities. Try this if you like: Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
[Build your own beverage carrier]
B e s t Bre ws for Bo i l s
These light and refreshing beers are our top picks for this season’s crawfish boils. GHOSTRIDER WHITE IPA Wasatch Brewing Co. | $1.45 RAGIN’ CAJUNS ALE Bayou Teche Brewing | $1.50
DIY: WOODEN BEER CARRIER Skip the cardboard six-pack and customize your own wooden beer caddy to tow your brews in style. This six-pack carrier is complete with a wall-mounted bottle opener so you can enjoy a cold one as soon as you reach your destination. Whether it be the Fly, the lake, the park or your own backyard, Martin's wants to help you look sharp while trying the season's best brews.
YOU’LL NEED:
¾ " dowel, 220 grit sand paper, miter saw, nylon string, ¾ " pine board, ¼ " pine lattice, brad nailer, 1 ¼ " brad nails, ¾ " brad nails, ¾ " self tapping screws
V I S I T W W W . M A R T I N W I N E . C O M F O R A S T E P - BY- S T E P G U I D E O N H O W TO M A K E YO U R O W N W O O D E N B E E R C A R R I E R
IN BLOOM PERFECTING THE SEASONAL CHEESE PLATE Here at Martin’s, spring is one of our favorite times of the year for creating cheese spreads. Our Gourmet & Cheese Specialist Sarah Ponder suggested the best ingredients to create your own floral-inspired spring cheese plate.
TOP S P R IN G CH EES E PICK S: Bonne Bouche the flagship of Vermont Creamery’s signature geotrichum-rinded aged goat cheeses is light and fluffy with notes of citrus. Becomes more robust with age. (American / Goat) Petit Basque a super creamy & nutty
sheep’s milk cheese. The salty flavor of this cheese pairs nicely with the sweetness of black cherry preserves. (French / Sheep)
Point Reyes Blue beautiful milk that has almost a sweetness to it, followed by a really nice blue tang that comes through just enough. (American / Blue) Buttermilk Blue tangy with a
touch of mellow. Bold with a bit of restraint. Finishes clean and sweet. A great cheese for salads and steaks. (American / Blue) Fleur Verte a great fresh chevre
with thyme, tarragon, and wonderful little pink peppercorns. (French / Chevre)
For accompaniments, try dried apricots, any of Rutherford & Meyer’s Fruit Pastes (we especially enjoy the plum & quince, though they are all delicious), Marcona almonds and Azul Dulce Blueberry Jam - made locally on the Northshore!
ELDERFLOWER OLD-FASHIONED
Summer in Louisiana calls for one thing — delicious and refreshing cocktails. Your friends and family will certainly appreciate a cool drink, so make sure to have these essential items on hand this season.
summer cocktail checklist
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2 ½ oz. Noah’s Mill bourbon ½ oz. Fleur Elderflower Liqueur 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Strip of lemon zest, for garnish
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DIRECTIONS: Stir bourbon, Fleur liqueur, and bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass or mixing tin until very chilled; strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with lemon zest.
Rustic Bakery Rosemary & Olive Oil Flatbread
This flatbread combines the classic flavors of the Mediterranean: rosemary and olive oil. The sweet fresh dried rosemary leaves are kneaded into the dough and give this flatbread its unique aroma. Try pairing it with a creamy ricotta, asiago or teleme. $5.99 / box
MARCH 3/4
Artisan Wine Tasting - $40 // Mandeville 6:30-8PM
3/12
Moises Wine Dinner with James Moises - $75 //Metairie 6-8PM
3/18
Seated Whiskey Tasting - $40 // Mandeville 6:30-8PM
3/18
California Red Wine Soirée - $25 // Uptown 6:30-8PM
3/31
Remy Martin Cognac - $25 // Metairie 6:30-8PM
APRIL 4/1
Seated Rum Tasting // Baronne
4/7
A Stroll Through France - $27 // Metairie 6:30-8 PM
4/14
Swanson Wine Dinner // Metairie 6-8 PM
4/15
Dan Cohn Bottle Signing - FREE // Metairie 12-2 PM
4/22
Rosé Soirée - $10 // Metairie, Uptown & Mandeville
MAY 5/12
Burgundy Tasting // Metairie 6:30-8 PM
5/14
Champagne Dinner // Metairie 6:30-8 PM
5/20
Cocktail Tasting // Metairie 6:30-8 PM
We’re always adding more options so check our tasting calendar at martinwine.com/calendar for the most up-to-date list or sign up for our e-newsletter in-store or on our website. MARTIN WINE CELLAR
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RED WINE SHOULD BE SERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE .
MARC (Uptown wine consultant): This is one of my pet peeves for sure. “Room temperature” for reds is a misnomer. The correct term is, should be, “cellar temperature.” As we all know, room temperature during the summer in New Orleans can range from 72-82 ºF. Proper cellar temperature is at least 10-15 degrees lower at about 55-60 ºF. Oh–and don’t chill the whites down to 35 ºF! If they’re too cold they become ungiving and will not show much complexity. Try it more around 45 ºF!