Last night’s light supper, recovering from Thursday’s indulgence at 315, was Shepherd’s Lamb Sausage, Italian Seasoned for Carollee and Green Chile seasoned for me; browned and sliced and put in a sauce of canned chopped tomatoes with garlic, basil, & oregano. A few tablespoons of organic tomato paste were added to thicken the sauce. I also added more basil with granulated onion and garlic. The sausage, sauce, and trenne pasta were very good with a 1998 Dobra Zemlja Amador County Sangiovese - rich, spicy cherry fruit in nose & flavors; rich mid-palate of spicy fruit and bracing acidity; and a long fruity finish. This wine was much better and in good balance than it was a few years ago when it was very disjoint.
Then we finished with a crisp Pink Lady apple and two grappas- Jacopo Poli Grappa di Moscato and Banfi Grappa di Montalcino. The Banfi wasn’t as hot as sometimes, but I still liked the Poli better; Carollee really likes the Banfi.