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Verjus & Other Products of
Venturi Schulze
100% estate-grown in our Cobble Hill vineyard in the warm Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
Verjus (green juice, sometimes called Verjuice) is pure, unfermented grape juice pressed from unripe or semi-ripe fruit. Used since the Middle Ages as an alternative to lemon or lime, it is enjoying renewed popularity as a versatile, vibrant condiment. Prepare a salad dressing or a delicious sauce, deglaze a pan, create a sorbet, a cocktail, or a multitude of culinary delights. Check out our recipes!
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verjus
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$12.00Verjus 2010fruity mild alternative to citrus juice
This bottling in a gorgeous 375 ml tapered bottle with a screw cap was created from a blend of white varieties, picked at the perfect stage of half-ripeness for verjus. We pasteurized the juice and it was also sterile filtered into the bottle. Delicious fruit tones and apple/citrus acidity. Shelf life unopened if stored in a cool, dark place is about 2 years. It must be refrigerated after opening and will be at its best if consumed within six weeks of opening. The bottle has an "artist series" label with a twist. "Naked Girl by Fire" is one of our favourite early drawings of our daughter Giordana, created many years ago at age three. Since verjus is the juice of immature fruit, and having no alcohol, is an innocent product, it made sense to us to feature the work of an immature artist and we were finally able to feature this family masterpiece! Check out our Recipes page!
jams and jellies
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$9.95Blackberry Apple Balsamic Jamdelicious combination
This delicious jam contains estate grown blackberries, Jonagold apples, verjus and balsamic vinegar with sugar and pectin. Try it as a glaze with roast pork or with cheese and crackers .... yum! 125 ml. Note that our jams have fruit as the main ingredient!
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$7.25Ortega Grape Jellydelicious mild flavour
Ortega does well on Vancouver Island, ripening early in most years and with high sugar content. Most goes into our Millefiori, but we love to steal some of the juice for jelly - just don`t tell Giordano! Try it on toast, between the layers of a white or yellow cake, or with cheese and crackers. 125 ml
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$7.25Ortega Hot Pepper JellySweet and spicy
Ortega is a cool climate European grape variety - a crossing of Siegerrebe and Müller-Thurgau - that is widely planted on southern Vancouver Island because of its high sugar levels ar harvest and unique aromatics. We recommend this jelly as a sweet and spicy accompaniment to sausages and light or white meats. 125 ml
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$7.25Pinot Noir Grape JellyDeep colour, rich flavour
Beautiful deep colour - try with cheese and crackers, on toast, or make a glaze for duck or lamb. 125 ml.
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$9.95Raspberry Balsamic Vanilla JamSo versatile!
Local raspberry, estate balsamic vinegar and vanilla jam - try with cheese and crackers, use as a glaze on chicken, spread it on toast, mix it with ice cream or yogurt, use it between the layers of a cake, dab it behind your ears or or eat it with a spoon. 125 ml
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$7.25Schönburger Grape JellySubtly aromatic - delicious!
Schönburger is a crossing of Pinot Noir and an Italian grape. We allow the crushed grapes to stay on the skins for a while before straining to extract some lovely colour. Makes a great glaze for white meats, is wonderful on toast or with cheese. 125 ml.
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$7.25Siegerrebe Grape JellyPure, natural, aromatic jelly
Siegerrebe is a European grape variety - a crossing of Gewürztraminer and Madeleine Angevine. The jelly gets its colour from the beautiful pink grape itself and is delightfully aromatic! 125 ml
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$9.95Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper JamPerfect with Brie on crackers
Local strawberry, estate balsamic vinegar and black pepper jam - try with local cheese and crackers, use as a savoury spread on toast, mix it or yogurt, use your imagination or eat it with a spoon. 125 ml
other edibles
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$2.00Melinda's Espresso Almond BiscottiWe're nuts about coffee and almond!
We really are coffee lovers, and these Espresso Almond Dark Chocolate Biscotti contain locally roasted beans. they also go with the Brandenburg No.3 wine and I love dunking them in my Drumroaster or Moziro coffee. We have the best small lot free and direct trade organic coffee roasters here in the Cowichan Valley. 50 g.
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$10.50Melinda's Espresso Almond Biscotti - 6 packWhy not take 6?
A pack of 6 tof Melinda's Espresso Almond Dark Chocolate Biscottio indulge yourself or share.
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$2.00Melinda's Orange Mango BiscottiGreat with our Brandenburg No.3
Melinda and her family make the best biscotti in a full range of flavours right here on Vancouver Island, but we particularly like pairing the Mango Orange Dark Chocolate variety with our sweet Brandenburg No.3. 50g.
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$10.50Melinda's Orange Mango Biscotti - 6 packCheaper by the half dozen!
A six pack of Melinda's Mango Orange Dark Chocolate Biscotti - all the better to enjoy with our Brandenburg No.3 wine! 300 g.
For more recipes, visit: www.venturischulze.com/recipes