Alder Hot Smoked Salmon with Pistachio and Dried Cranberry Crust and Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette Recipe

This recipe is adapted from one by Julie Campoy in her book Julienne. The original recipe called for baking the Salmon. I elected to hot smoke it with Alder wood. I added honey and mustard to coat the fish so the topping would adhere. I also added chopped cilantro and Feta cheese as garnish at the table. I served the vinaigrette tableside. I served it with brown rice and grilled squash.

For a wine I chose a Cline 2010 blend called Cashmere. It is blend of Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache. It is fruit forward with hints of cherry, raspberry and plum