Carolina Fish & Shrimp Stew with Pinot Gris Reserve - Winter's Hill Estate

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, shells reserved
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless cod fillets or other white fish – cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T all-purpose flour
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 8 ounces fresh okra, stemmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, or 2 cups frozen sliced okra
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 fresh or dried bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste