Vine-Smoked Butter

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    By James Viles

    Published 2016

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    I really enjoy the fact that we make our own butter; it’s a very simple and satisfying process. At the end of each season we collect vine cuttings from our regional vineyards. We store and use them to smoke the cream for our butter. This gives a sense of connection to the wines we serve, and it appeals to my heart that it’s one of the first things customers experience at Biota. If you don’t hav