Episode 27 - Martin Ranch Winery
Hey there Guys & Girls, we are travelling south to Gilroy for this episode and visit Therese and Dan of the
Martin Ranch Winery (www.martinranchwinery.com). Martin Ranch is a small winery located on the very southern end of the Santa Cruz Appellation, approximately 36 miles from downtown San Jose. Here’s a great tip - the winery is located just right down the road from Gilroy’s theme park - Bonfante Gardens - so you might want to work out a stop to pick up some great wines the next time you take the kiddies to the Gardens. Be sure to call ahead though, as the tasting room is only open by appointment, and on special occasions, like the upcoming Passport day on April 22, 2006. Martin Ranch Winery sits on 17 acres in the southern tip of the Santa Cruz Mountains and resides in the
perfect microclimate for growing Cabernet Sauvignon - warm days and cool nights. Therese and Dan started commercial winemaking in 1997 and in 2002, their first commercial crush of consisted of 625 cases. By 2004, the production was at 3500 cases. We talk at length with Dan about the farming process and we learn a new wine term this week - Cordon
Cordon - horizontal branches of a grapevine trained along the trellis; also called the arms. The
canes left after pruning which will produce fruiting shoots and new canes. -
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/glossary.htm
Therese and Dan are not only winemakers, but also excellent cooks and one of their goals is to make great wines that pair nicely with great food. Visit their website for some excellent recipes. We have included a yummy one at the end of this post, just to whet your appetite! We also have a sponsor for this episode and it is GoDaddy! Use these promo codes to save a ton of cash on your next purchase:
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00:00 Opening and Intro to Gilroy
01:44 Love Spirals Promo
01:55 GoDaddy promotion
02:37 Martin Ranch Background
13:46 Uncle Jack Story
15:31 Sauvignon Blanc
23:11 2002 Niebbielo
29:20 2003 Therese Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
34:59 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
35:00 Filtration Discussion
45:10 Wrap-up
46:02 I do by Rob Costlow
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Martin Ranch Winery
6675 Redwood Retreat Road
Gilroy, CA 95020
Google Map
T: 408.842.9197 F: 408.842.8193
TASTING — BY APPOINTMENT
(M-F 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time)
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The Food - Thérèse’ s Braised Short Ribs
The Wine - Martin Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Santa Cruz Mountains.
THE RECIPES (Serves 6-8, Created by Thérèse Martin)
INGREDIENTS
Beef short ribs (6-8)
1 gold onion
3 tblsp. good olive oil
2 cloves garlic
Flour for dredging short ribs for browning
Kosher salt and pepper for seasoning
2 cups beef broth
2 cups red wine
32 oz. jar Thérèse’s canned tomatoes (or any available canned tomatoes)
DIRECTIONS:
Put olive oil in a cast iron, 5-quart Dutch oven.
Caramelize onions and garlic on low to medium heat, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350, change to 325 when putting short ribs in. Remove onions and garlic from pot and brown short ribs on all sides, about 15 minutes. Take short ribs out and set aside. Deglaze pat with 1-cup wine. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes and just a little of the juice. Place short ribs in the pot and add rest of wine and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper and lay 1 rosemary sprig across the top. Cover and put in preheated oven for 2 hours. Check after it has been in oven for 1 hour. Make sure there is plenty of juice and, if needed, add a little bit more wine. After 2 hours take out to cool while finishing the rest of meal.
