Short Ribs

Port and star anise braised short ribs, rice, eggplant escabeche, and cucumber tsukemono pressed with spruce tip salt. Wine: Sean Thackrey Orion 2011.

I decided to make something on the rich and decadent side for my birthday. Orion is my favorite wine, but it's not one I get to enjoy very often ($$$). Sadly, Sean Thackrey died in May. All of his wines are special.