The Melville Menu: Recipe No. 1
Recipes from our kitchen, meant to be shared with yours.
2023 Estate Syrah – Indigène & Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Our 2023 Indigène Syrah is a pure expression of the Sta. Rita Hills. It shows cold-climate intensity balanced by natural elegance. Fermented with native yeasts, it is dark and refined, with notes of violet, cracked pepper, and blue fruit over a stony core.
This wine is both wild and poised, a reflection of the land and the patient farming that shapes it.
Explore the 2023 Estate Syrah – Indigène
The Recipe
A simple, comforting dish that lets the wine shine. The slow roast brings out deep, savory flavors that echo the wine’s structure and spice. Pour yourself a generous glass of our Indigène Syrah, and take your time…
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in pork shoulder (about 4 lbs)
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ cup red wine
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs until evenly coated
- Place in a heavy roasting pan and pour a splash of red wine into the base.
- Cover and roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
- Spoon the pan juices over the top before serving.
Pro Tip: We like using the Traeger for this one. The gentle wood smoke adds another layer of depth to the pairing. If you’re using a Traeger, set it to 300°F and cook for about 4 to 5 hours, keeping the lid closed as much as possible. The shoulder is ready when it pulls apart easily with a fork.
