Veal Osso Bucco with Toasted Garlic Gremolata

This rich, hearty braise is an ideal pairing for the plush, supple nature of Lot No. 1 Cabernet. Savory notes from the braising liquid help showcase the dark fruit tones in the wine, so be sure to spoon some of the liquid over the Osso Bucco before serving. Finish off the dish with Garlic Gremolata to bring an added liveliness, creating a balance of flavors that highlight the wine’s barrel aging and some of the wine’s herbal notes.

SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 ea Veal Fore Shanks, 1 1/2” thick
• 1/4 cup Canola Oil
• 4 oz Butter
• 1 ea Red Onion, Diced
• 2 ea Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 ea Celery Stalks, Chopped
• 1 ea Medium Carrot, Peeled, Chopped
• 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine
• 4 ea Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 2 cup Canned Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes, Chopped
• 1 ea Bay Leaf
• TT Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Gremolata

• 3 ea Garlic Cloves, Sliced Thin

• 6 ea Lemons, Finely Zested

• 1/2 cup Flat Leaf Parsley, Chiffonade

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325°

Step One: Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and season veal shanks with salt and pepper. Carefully sear each side of the shank in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the shanks from the pan and place them on a wire rack to drain any excess fat.

Step Two: Carefully remove the grease from the pan. Return the pan to medium heat and add butter. Once the butter is melted, add onion, garlic, Veal Osso Bucco with Toasted Garlic Gremolata celery and carrots and sweat the ingredients over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring to prevent scorching.

Step Three: Add wine to the pan and cook to reduce by about half. Then return veal shanks to the pan.

Step Four: Add thyme, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Step Five: Place the lid on the Dutch oven, then place in a preheated 325° oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until the meat becomes fork-tender.

Step Six: Remove shanks from oven and allow to rest for 20 - 30 minutes.

Toasted Garlic Gremolata

Step One: Heat olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, and toast until it begins to brown. Immediately remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Allow the oil to cool.

Step Two: Once the oil is cool, add the parsley and lemon zest. Serve the Osso Bucco over creamy polenta or risotto with a bit of the cooking liquid. Finish by spooning some of the Gremolata over the top.

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2017 Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon

Lot No. 1 is something of a mosaic of iconic appellations and vineyards – an assemblage of Napa Valley’s best mountain, benchland and valley floor fruit. The 2017 vintage is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak, Howell Mountain, Stags Leap, Mount Veeder and other stellar sites throughout Napa Valley AVA. From a growing perspective in 2017, ample winter rains fueled vine growth early in the season followed by steady warmth in the summer and fall, leading to a slightly early harvest with ripe, fruit-driven intensity. <br><br> Our concept of small-lot winemaking dates back to 1948, when Louis M. Martini began ranking his most exceptional Cabernet lots to use for a special selection blend. We honor this attention to detail with every vintage we make, fermenting Lot No. 1 in small open-top tanks, which allow for a high level of precision when extracting color and flavor. All lots were alternately punched down and pumped over up to four times daily to build the desired foundation for the wine’s mouthfeel. Our barrel program for Lot No. 1 is also unique, with the primary component being 36-month air dried French oak. This longer drying time encourages rich tannin structure throughout the duration of the wine’s 19 months in barrel (100% French oak, 80% new).