Introducing A Minute With Mandy
I’d like to start by mentioning how grateful I am for the first 6 months with all of you at Sagemoor Estates. Meeting you all and sharing in your tasting experience memories has been wonderful. My mantra for the next 12 months: let’s make more MEMORIES!
I wanted to start a little segment within our emails to capture quick tidbits of information that I would find useful if I were in your shoes. This blossomed into an awesome series of emails. Whether you’re planning a visit, needing some award-winning wine for yourself, family or friends, or needing to find us in the world outside of the Walla Walla Valley, this is where to find this information!
Don’t forget the recipe section!
Let’s look ahead to the first quarter of the year:
Events & Tastings in Walla Walla & Beyond
February 14th - Valentine’s Day pizza & wine collaboration with Moon Crust Pizza at the Estate House. Join us at the Estate House, reservations available from 4pm-7pm on Friday, February 13th. Ticket price to include a glass of our Estate white or Estate Red blend paired with 2 slices pizza made on site by Moon Crust Pizza. They will also have pizza kits available for purchase the week leading up to and on Saturday…including a S’mores kit!!! https://sagemoorestates.com/reservation#/type/sage-slice-a-collaboration-of-sagemoor-estate-wines-moon-crust-pizza
The month of March - Find us as the featured wine at Salted Mill in Walla Walla. https://saltedmill.com/
March 8th - Walla Walla on Tour in Portland hosted by the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance - ticket link below! https://www.wallawallawine.com/event/walla-walla-wine-on-tour-portland/
March 14th-15th - Southside Wineries Local’s Weekend. Do you live within a day’s drive of Walla Walla? If so, come to the Southside of Walla Walla for exclusive experiences and discounts.
March 19th-22nd - Taste Washington, Seattle multiple opportunities!
March 19th - Pacific Standard - Seafood & Bubbles! https://www.tastewashington.org/pacific-standard
March 20th - A New Vintage: A Sophisticated Food & Wine Soirée https://www.tastewashington.org/the-new-vintage
March 21st-March 22nd - The Grand Tasting - Lumen Field Event Center https://www.tastewashington.org/the-grand-tasting
Mandy’s Sweet Potato & Turkey Chili
Paired with 2021 Miguel The Man Cabernet Franc/Merlot
Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground turkey
3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 poblano pepper, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
2 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz each)
2 cans black beans, rinsed (15 oz each)
1/2 cup Miguel The Man
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Toppings (optional):
Cilantro
Sour cream
Diced jalapeños
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and poblano peppers, sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Dutch oven and cook the ground turkey until browned and reaches an internal temperature of at least 150°F.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to coat the turkey. Return the onions, poblano peppers, and garlic to the pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, black beans, Miguel The Man, tomato paste, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the preheated oven for at least 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the chili reaches your desired consistency.
Adjust the thickness of the chili by adding more tomato paste to thicken or chicken/vegetable broth or more Miguel to thin, as desired.
Serve with optional toppings. Enjoy!