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Dashe Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Dashe
Region:

Dry Creek Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

tart
Complexity:

rustic

2005: CGCW Rating: 91
Body:

solid
Flavors:

black cherry, black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, licorice, smoke
Fruit:

ripe

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Texture:

creamy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

jammy, kirsch, pepper, plum, resin, spice, strawberries

2004: CGCW Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

blackberries
Fruit:

sweet

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

zesty
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

blackberry, jammy, licorice, raspberry, spice, wild berry
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

fleshy

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 91
Acidity:

bright, zesty
Texture:

chewy

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

peppery, raspberry, strawberry

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

Zinfandel:

One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.

Castle Rock Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Castle Rock
Region:

Napa County, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

supple

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Pinot Noir:

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.


Napa County:

Napa County is located north of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. At the north end of Napa County is the Bay Area's second tallest peak Mount Saint Helena, and to the far south of Napa County lays the section of the Napa Valley that bleeds into Carneros. When the first white settlers arrived in the early 1830s, there were six tribes in the valley speaking different dialects and they were often at war with each other. The Mayacomos tribe lived in the area where Calistoga was founded. Napa County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Napa Valley is widely considered one of the top wine regions in California and all of the United States. By the end of the nineteenth century there were more than one hundred and forty wineries in the area. Today Napa Valley features more than two hundred wineries and grows many different grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Zinfandel. The region is visited by as many as five million people each year, making it the second to Disneyland as the most popular tourist destination in California.

Garciarévalo Casamaro Blanco

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas y Viñedos Garciarévalo
Region:

Spain
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright
Body:

light
Flavors:

apple, citrus, herbs, minerals, spicy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp, lively, soft
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

delicious

2004: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

apricot, oak, peach

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, lively acidity
Complexity:

not complex

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Flavors:

grapefruit, pear

Food Matches:
Cheese: Goat Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Clam Chowder, Sardines, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi Rolls
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Quince
Herbs & Spices: Ginger, Pepper (black, white, green)
Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
Sauces: Lemon Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Empanadas, Mexican & South American, Serrano ham stuffed w/creamy spinach & shrimp
Vegetables: Greek Salad, Tomato

Spain:

This mountainous country possesses more vineyard land than any other country on earth, and ranks third in wine production after France and Italy. Spain is best known for its red Riojas and its Sherries, however other wines and regions are quickly gaining notoriety. Like France, Spain divides wine into categories; table wine at the bottom level and quality wine at the top, with a large emphasis on geographical origin. VdM (Vino de Mesa) is a basic table wine. VC (Vino Comarcal) wines are a level up. VdlT (Vino de la Tierra) refers to one of the country’s 25 distinct regions, and each wine possesses a local character. At the top level, only about fifty wines are considered DO (Denominacion de Origen). These wines come from the best-known regions and are the equivalent of France’s Appellation Contrôlée. DOC (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) is reserved for wines that adhere to the most stringent regulations. So far, Rioja is the only wine to gain the Calificada classification.

Pear, Walnut And Goat Cheese Salad

Rated

Ingredients

3 bunches watercress
5ppears, firm and ripe
2 ; lemon
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp honey, preferably thyme honey
1/2 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 ½ cup Walnut pieces
1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Wash and trim the watercress, removing and discarding the tough stems and old leaves. Drain, dry and wrap in a clean, damp kitchen towel. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill and crisp.

Peel, quarter and core the pears. Cut each quarter into 3 lengthwise slices and place in a bowl with the juice of 1 lemon. Toss carefully and thoroughly to keep the flesh from turning brown.

Squeeze 3 tablespoons of juice from 1 or 2 lemons into a small bowl. Add the salt and stir to dissolve. Whisk in the honey, and then the olive oil and a little pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Arrange the watercress on individual salad plates and top with the pear slices. Scatter the walnut pieces and crumbled cheese over the top. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle over the salad or pass it separately in a bowl.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 425 Calories from Fat: 360
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 40g
61%  
Carbohydrates 33g
11%  
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%  
Saturated Fat 13g
65%  
Calories 425kcal
21%  
Cholesterol 26mg
8%  
Protein 14g
23%  
Sodium 472mg
19%  
Calcium
3%  
Iron
15%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
48%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.