Perfect Pairings: The Stump Jump Shiraz, 2008, McLaren Vale, Australia, 254747

Sweet and Spicy Walnuts

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
4 cups California Walnut halves, about 1 pound
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. In large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until foamy; add walnuts and mix until all nuts are coated; drain excess liquid.

2. In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.

3. Stir dry ingredients into walnuts until evenly coated.

4. Spread walnuts on non-stick baking sheet. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice, until nuts are lightly browned.

5. Allow to cool on baking sheet. (Nuts will become dry and crispy as they cool.) Store in air-tight container.

Makes about 4 cups.







					Sweet and Spicy Walnuts 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon water 4 cups California Walnut halves, about 1 pound 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1. In large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until foamy; add walnuts and mix until all nuts are coated; drain excess liquid. 2. In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. 3. Stir dry ingredients into walnuts until evenly coated. 4. Spread walnuts on non-stick baking sheet. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice, until nuts are lightly browned. 5. Allow to cool on baking sheet. (Nuts will become dry and crispy as they cool.) Store in air-tight container. Makes about 4 cups.



	The Stump Jump • Shiraz • McLaren Vale, Australia • 324767 Grape: Shiraz appearance - bright, clear color : dark purple aroma - strong flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - defined oak - wood • toast fruit - black cherries • blackberries earth - black pepper • graphite body - full tannins - subtle additional notes - nice example of aussie shiraz, easy to drink, nice acidity, good bargain				• You might be in Sydney, Australia with a glass of Shiraz, or in the Rhone Valley of France sipping a Syrah, never knowing they are actually the same grape. The Shiraz name comes from a story locating the origin of the grape near the town of the same name in ancient Persia. Whereas Syrah assumed the grape to be a native of Syracuse in Sicily. Neither story is accurate, however. DNA evidence has revealed that true home of the grape is right back in the Rhone Valley and it is the offspring of two obscure French varieties.