Patio Pounders: How to Drink For the Long Haul

Whether you're blessed with a patio or a deck or just chilling on your couch, this class will tackle the nettlesome question of what to drink for those marathon hangout sessions. Our focus will be on what to select based on your personal preferences, while considering key factors that will keep you from those early evening hangovers.  We will take a look at refreshing options in all categories of wine and talk about what makes a true 'Patio Pounder'.

Drink-a-long with Alexis on Wednesday 4/22 at 8:30. Get yourself a bottle (or three) of something light-bodied, between 10.5% - 12.5% alcohol, not sweet and not expensive. Any style, sparkling, white orange, rosé or red. I'll be opening: 

Costadilá, 280slm, Veneto, Italy 2019

Brand Bros, Riesling to Benefit Pinch Chinese, Pfalz, Germany 2018

Mas de Daumas Gassac, Moulin De Gassac Guilhem Rose, Languedoc, France 2019

A Los Vinateros Bravos (Leonardo Erazo), Pipeño Tinto, Itata, Chile 2019

And, of course, you'll need something to nosh while you chillax. Don't drink on an empty stomach kids!

This is Kindred's Fancy Onion Dip Recipe:

2lbs of onions sliced thin

68 grams of butter

49 grams of heavy cream

salt

pepper

red wine vinegar

The onions start in the pan with just a little olive oil. Add the butter when they start to turn translucent. Don’t add water. Pan should be at low-med heat. 

Once butter starts to froth add onions and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp of salt.

Stir frequently. Let onions soften. They will slowly start to caramelize. You might have to add a Tablespoon of water if they look like they're frying.

Do not let the onions get a deep brown color. You want them 1/2 way there. Very soft, a very sweet, light caramelization. 

Meanwhile take the heavy cream into a small sauce pan and let it reduce by half. Use a spatula to stir and scrape down the sides. Do not let it burn.

Once onions are ready and cream is reduced, throw everything in a blender and blend till smooth. Food processor will also work if you don't have a blender.

Season for taste and add any additional salt and pepper. Add red wine vinegar to your taste. You want some of that acid to flavor and cut into the richness.

Enjoy with good pita bread, naan or crudités.

How it works:

-Once you purchase a tix, we will reach out day-of with an ID/Code for you to join the Zoom Meeting, along with any relevant class materials.

-Day of, please log in to the Zoom meeting via the link provided and the meeting password

-Your mic will be muted upon entering the chat

-There will be a Q&A at the end of the class, so please text your question to Patrick or Alexis.