Fresh Berries with Late-Harvest Sabayon

A nice biscotti makes the ideal accompaniment for this flavourful fix of fruit with its velvety topping. A frozen berry is fine in a pinch, but for the best results, feel free to play with whatever local organic fruits are available.

1/2 cup (125 mL) blueberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) raspberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) blackberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) strawberries
6 cape gooseberries
1 cup (500 mL) red wine
4 Tbsp (60 mL) sugar
1 bay leaf, fresh
1/2 orange

Combine red wine, sugar, bay leaf, and orange in a saucepot. Place over medium-high heat and simmer until wine is reduced by 3/4. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl combine all berries and strain hot wine over them. Cool in fridge for one hour to macerate.
Spoon the marinated berries into large wine or martini glasses.

Sabayon

4 egg yolks, free range organic
4 Tbsp (60 mL) sugar
2 oz (50 mL) late-harvest Riesling (or icewine)
Pinch zested lemon

Bring a small pot of water to steam over medium heat. Whisk together all ingredients in a stainless bowl until smooth. Create a double boiler by placing the stainless bowl over steaming water and continue to whisk until your sabayon is “nape” (coating the back of a spoon), about 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove from heat, pour over the marinated berries, and serve immediately. Serves 4.

source: "The Life of Riley", alive #285, July 2006