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Campo Viejo Gran Reserva

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Campo Viejo
Region:

Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Body:

light
Compliments:

mature

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

light
Flavors:

candied, cherry, herbal flavors, vanilla

2000: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88
Complexity:

densely packed

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh, soft
Body:

light
Flavors:

cherry, spice, tobacco

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

mineral, plum, raisin, tobacco

1989: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

light
Flavors:

cola, raisin, spicy, tobacco
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

1988: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

light
Compliments:

well-made
Flavors:

cedar, coffee, raisin, spicy

1981: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

fresh
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

cherry, strawberry, vanilla

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

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.

Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Riesling Auslese 'Urziger Wurzgarten'

Attributes:
Producer:

Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Auslese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.

Dominio de Fontana Tempranillo

Attributes:
Producer:

Dominio de Fontana
Region:

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

bitter, black cherry, dark chocolate, mint
Fruit:

juicy, ripe

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

herbal, plum, tobacco
Fruit:

juicy, ripe, sweet
Texture:

dense

2003: Tanzer Rating: 86
Body:

light
Flavors:

black cherry, raspberry
Fruit:

sweet

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Body:

light
Flavors:

grapey

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Flavors:

currant, gamy, plum

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85
Flavors:

coffee, peppery, red cherry, redcurrant
Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Thai Citrus-Grilled Chicken

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup coconut milk (or more)
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp sugar
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tbsp ground corriander

Preparation

Place the coriander root, pepper, fish sauce, coconut milk, turmeric, sweetener, citrus, and garlic in a food processor and puree to use as a marinade. Submerge the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Whenever you're ready, grill it over high heat, turning chicken, till you get it right.

Yield

2

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 324 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10.04g
15%  
Carbohydrates 2.69g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat 7.11g
35%  
Calories 324.91kcal
16%  
Cholesterol 131.54mg
43%  
Protein 53.61g
89%  
Sodium 847.16mg
35%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
6%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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