2022 Maxville The High Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

95 Points, Chiles Valley AVA

Herb marinated lamb chops 4 servings 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 lamb chops B cup parsley, minced Z cup cilantro, minced 4 thsp rOsemary, minced 1 tbsp thyme, minced 2 thsp garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 thsp extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Black pebper, to taste DIRECTIONS 1.In a bowl, mix together parsley. cilantro, rosemary, thyme, garlic, shallot, and olive oil until well combined. 2. Generously coat both sides of the lamb chops with the herb mixture. Cover and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator. 3.Preheat a grill to mediumn-high heat. 4. Season the lamb chops with salt and black pepper. 5.Grill the chops for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness. 6.Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy! Smash potatoes with herb cream fraiche 4 servings I hour INGREDIENTS Smash Potatoes: 1 lb fngerling potatoes, halred 3 tbsp butter, melted 3 tbsp olive oil 2 thsp dried þarsley 2 thsp garlic powder 2 thsp onion povder Salt and pepper, to taste Herb Crème Fraîche: 1 cup crèmne fraiche 2 thsp lemon juice 1 thsp dried parsley 1 thsp dried oregano Pinch of'salt and pepper DIRECTIONS 1.Preheat the oven to 375 F (190°C). 2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside. 3.Prepare the seasoning: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil. dried parsley. garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the cooked potatoes in the mixture until evenly coated. 4. Smash the potatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a few potatoes at a time on the sheet and gently press down with the back of a flat cup to flatten them. Repeat with all potatoes. 5. Brush with any remaining butter mixture to enhance flavor. 6. Bake for about 1; minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Herb Crème Fraîche: 1.In a bowl, whisk together crème fraiche, lemon juice, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. 2.Adjust seasoning to taste. 3.Transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle for easy serving. 4.To Serve: 5.Drizzle the herb crème fraîche over the warm, crispy smashed potatoes and enjoy!