Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 28, 2015

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FOOD AND DRINK

Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 28, 2015 

We jump up in class a bit this week, staying in 
California and opening the dark reds as we travel 
to Paso Robles. Why Paso Robles? Benefitting 
from the perfect climate for producing award-
winning premium wines, Paso Robles wine country is located in California between Los Angeles 
and San Francisco, and is home to more than 200 wineries, mostly comprised of boutique and 
small family-owned vineyards and wineries. Speaking of award wining wines from Paso Robles, 
this past week I enjoyed the San Simeon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. This Paso Robles stand-out 
is aged for at least 18 months in French oak barrels leading to structured tannins,* and provides 
texture and depth with a lengthy somewhat spicy finish. 

Winemaker Anthony Riboli tells me that this wine is one of his favorites when he is home with his 
family enjoying dinner. He went on to say “as a fourth generation winemaker, I really want every 
consumer to taste the quality and care that our family imparts into every bottle of San Simeon 
Cabernet Sauvignon. From estate vineyards to artisan winemaking, we want the consumer to feel 
part of our family... to feel special.” Thanks Anthony! With St Patrick’s Day fast approaching this 
reviewer would suggest a KerryGold Swiss Cheese maybe a sweet cheddar!

Tannins…. The Dills Definition: Tannin is the 
textural element that makes the wine taste dry, 
though I use the word often to describe how is 
feels on my tongue, thus dry, sandy, bitter etc…

Dills Score


Each week I will give you my Dills Score. 
Starting with a base of 50 points, I have added 8 
points for color, 8 points for aroma or “nose”, 8 
points for taste, 8 points for finish, and 8 points 
for my overall impression, which includes my 
value rating.

Total Score 90 

Retails for $
25.00 On Sale around $19 at Vons and Pavilions.

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TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

thechefknows@yahoo.com

CLASSIC 

CHICKEN POT PIE

INGREDIENTS

Crust

1box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

Filling

1/3cup butter or margarine 

1/3cup chopped onion 

1/3cup all-purpose flour 

1/2teaspoon salt 

1/4teaspoon pepper

1 3/4cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 

1/2cup milk 2 1/2cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey 

2 cups Green Giant™ Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie pan.

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. 
Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until 
bubbly and thickened.

Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with 
second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. During last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge 
with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.


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