Tomasello Almonique has been made by Tomasello Winery as a recipe wine for many years. It is blend of white wine with almond and vanilla added. The resulting wine is lovely with the taste of almonds. Tomasello Almonique has many uses. It is wonderful as an after dinner wine and can be served alone or with Macaroons and ice cream. It is also very versatile in the kitchen as an ingredient in sauce reductions for seafood.
	RECIPES:
	TW Chocolate Almond Joy Martini
	2 Parts Tomasello Winery Almonique, 1 Part Godiva Chocolate Liquor, 1 Part Coconut Rum Shake Over Ice - Strain into Martini Glass
	Almond Encrusted Sea Bass
	For The Crust: 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar, 1 Cup Japanese Bread Crumbs, 1/4 Cup Chopped Almonds, 1/4 tsp. Cumin, 1/4 tsp Onion Powder, 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper to Taste, 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt, 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, 1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper For the Fish: 1 tbsp Melted Butter, 4-6 oz Sea Bass Fillet Preheat the oven to 400. In a small bowl combine above crust ingredients. Brush fish with melted butter, sprinkle with crust mixture. Place in a pan and bake until golden brown. Sauce: 1/2 bottle Almonique reduced until light syrup. Whisk 2oz. whole butter into reduction off heat. Ladle sauce onto warm plate, arrange encrusted fish on top.