For Your Valentine

     For this Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to definitely lighten things up. Another versatile red wine is Pinot Noir. It is a lighter-bodied red wine which comes from France but can be found in many regions around the world including parts of the U.S. and New Zealand. The Pinot Noir grape is tough to grow but once it has been accomplished, you will know this wine as “Red Burgundy”. This wine will make your Valentine’s Day very delightful with many memorable essence.
    Pinot Noir has a range of flavors from sweet berries and cherries to earth-like flavors. It is important to know that flavors are all dependent on growing conditions. This wine pairs well with many dishes. Whether your craving lamb, poultry or seafood, the combinations are endless.

***Recipe for Thought***            Baked Dill Tilapia with Garlic Alfredo Cream Sauce with Pinot Noir

2 (8 ounce) tilapia fillets                             ½  tsp dried dill
½ tsp obey seasoning                                  2 tbsp butter
½ tsp garlic powder                                   pinch pepper
pinch salt                                                   1 cup Ragu Garlic Alfredo Sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice                                     1 cup farfalle pasta

   Preheat your oven for 375 degrees. Season tilapia  with obey seasoning, dill and garlic powder. Layer fish in baking pan and top with butter and lemon juice. Bake fish for 20 to 30 minutes until well done. While fish is baking, prepare farfalle pasta as directed and set aside to cool. In a small saucepan, mix garlic Alfredo sauce, pinch of salt & pepper and heat on low for about 10 minutes. Once fish is done, top pasta with tilapia and garlic Alfredo sauce and serve.
    Pinot Noir also matches well with spicy seasonings and creamy pasta dishes. Although you may have to be willing to pay a little more for this wine than most, this grape will be well worth it.