Steen Release Paired with Seared Scallops

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Written By By Kelly Doherty

The 2023 vintage of the Kiepersol Steen is out today and it’s taste tested for summer. This fresh dry white wine appeals to the Sauvignon Blanc drinker as well as Chenin Blanc fans. We paired it with a great scallop recipe from AllRecipes.com that features a zesty jalapeño edge and a cooling orange bite that pairs perfectly with our Steen.

Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and membranes removed

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 12 large fresh sea scallops

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments

Instructions

  1. Place jalapeño, rice vinegar, olive oil, and mustard into a blender. Purée on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops into the skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeño vinaigrette over top.

 
By Kelly Doherty

Kelly Doherty is the Branding and Marketing Director of Kiepersol in Tyler Texas. She has been with the estate since its inception in 1998 creating the brand from the ground up, literally helping plant the first Cabernet and Sangiovese vines. 

A photographer, graphic designer, and writer at heart, the winery and vineyard are the inspired backdrop for Kelly’s creative endeavors. She designs the website, runs the social media team, and hosts a vineyard blog. She is a wine and spirits packaging expert with over 25 years of designing eye-catching classic and timeless designs.

She holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and is in the midst of the exciting journey of Level 3. Teaching and giving behind-the-scenes tours on the estate are her passion. You can also find her creating wine pairing dinners with chefs across the state.

Her other adventures include life coaching and podcasting. Kelly is the creator of the ‘Drink a Little’ podcast that explores the possibilities intertwined in the world of wine and wellness. Each week a different wine from around the world is tasted and paired with a conversation about creating a balanced and abundant life without overdrinking.

*Kiepersol is a Texas wine and culinary destination with a vineyard, winery, distillery, steak house, fifteen B&B rooms, and even an RV Park located in the countryside ten miles south of Tyler, Texas. Kiepersol has recently won the Top Texas Winery Award from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition of 2024.

kellydoherty.com

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