Perfect Pairings: Altosur Chardonnay, 2007, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, 353566

Crab Bisque

5 - 6 scallions, white and green part finely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons course salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Tabasco to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat (*)

1. In a large, heavy boiler sautee the scallions in butter until softened, 3 - 4 minutes. Blend in flour and cook over low heat for five minutes stirring constantly.

2. Stir in the milk and cream and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.

3. Stir in the salt, spices, and Tabasco to taste into the soup mixture, blending well. Add the crabmeat, be careful not to stir too forcefully or the crabmeat will break apart.

4. Heat gently (DO NOT BOIL) and serve.
(*) Pick out all of the shell and cartilage from the crabmeat..







					Crab Bisque 5 - 6 scallions, white and green part finely chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons course salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 teaspoon paprika Tabasco to taste 1 pound lump crabmeat () 1. In a large, heavy boiler sautee the scallions in butter until softened, 3 - 4 minutes. Blend in flour and cook over low heat for five minutes stirring constantly. 2. Stir in the milk and cream and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. 3. Stir in the salt, spices, and Tabasco to taste into the soup mixture, blending well. Add the crabmeat, be careful not to stir too forcefully or the crabmeat will break apart. 4. Heat gently (DO NOT BOIL) and serve. () Pick out all of the shell and cartilage from the crabmeat..



	Altosur • 2007 • Chardonnay • 353566 Grape: Chardonnay appearance - bright, clear color : straw, pale yellow aroma - subtle flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry, slight sweetness acidity - defined oak - caramel fruit - grapefruit earth - gravel body - medium-full tannins - alcohol - 13.5% serving notes - serve chilled, not cold				• Chardonnay is the queen of the white grapes. • It is grown all over the world and makes a classic style almost everywhere it is grown. • Altosur Chardonnay is more in the style of old world wines. It is more subtle than Callifornia or Australian Chardonnays, but not as "steely" as Chablis. Related Podcasts: 1. August 28 - Oaky Chardonnay and Smoked Halibut Click here to listen. 2. September 14 - Formal Dinner Course Two - Chardonnay and Crab Bisque Click here to listen.