2016 Sea Stars Blanc de Noirs & Smoked Trout and Caper Cream Cheese Toasts
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This Food & Wine recipe is best paired with our 2016 Sea Stars Blanc de Noirs
Credit: Michael Turek via Food & Wine Magazine
Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus 1-inch lengths, for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped drained capers
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 English muffins—split, toasted and buttered
1/2 pound skinless smoked trout fillet, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shallot, chopped chives, capers and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Spread the English muffins with the caper cream cheese. Top with the smoked trout, garnish with the chive pieces and serve.
Why It Works
"Sparkling wine is a good choice for smoked fish like salmon, or the trout on these creamy toasts. Choose a wine with some richness to it." - Food & Wine Magazine
Our 2016 Sea Stars Blanc de Noirs is dry & crisp featuring citrus, ripe apple, and a subtle strawberry note. These fruit flavors serve as a beautiful contrast against the savory-smoky flavor of the trout, while the acidity cuts the creaminess of the spread.