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Fetzer 'Valley Oaks' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Fetzer Vineyards
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tastings Rating: 84
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

medium body
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

berries, berry, buttery, cherries, nuts, tart cherry

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

zesty
Complexity:

uncomplicated
Flavors:

blackberry, espresso, tobacco
Fruit:

sweet

2004: Tastings Rating: 86
Body:

light
Compliments:

elegant, tasty

2004: Tastings Rating: 84
Flavors:

black cherry, herb

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

clean
Complexity:

rich, rustic, simple
Flavors:

cherry, raspberry, sage, spice

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Complexity:

simple
Texture:

smooth

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

black pepper, earthy, plum

2003: Tastings Rating: 86

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.


California:

California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.

Georges Duboeuf Domaine des Buyats

Attributes:
Producer:

Georges Duboeuf
Region:

Regnie, France
Varietal:

Gamay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Flavors:

cherries, flowers, spices, violet, waxy

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (89-91)
Flavors:

candied, cherries, spices

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich, suave
Flavors:

jammy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light-bodied
Compliments:

tasty

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

bright
Body:

solid
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberry

1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Flavors:

black cherry, plum
Fruit:

ripe

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

crisp, fat, low acidity
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

cherry, plummy, raspberries
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

round

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sashimi
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta Carbonara, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Herb Marinated Chicken, Huevos Rancheros, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Glazed Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Salami or Sausage, Veal, Veal Scaloppini
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Caesar Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Lentil Salad, Mediterranean, Grilled, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Gamay:

Although this grape is fairly tannic, it makes grapey wines with low tannin, especially in the Beaujolais district of France.

Louis Latour Regnie 'La Roche Thulon'

Attributes:
Producer:

Louis Latour
Region:

Regnie, France
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sashimi
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta Carbonara, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Herb Marinated Chicken, Huevos Rancheros, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Glazed Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Salami or Sausage, Veal, Veal Scaloppini
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Caesar Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Lentil Salad, Mediterranean, Grilled, 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.

Caribbean-Style Pork Stew

Rated

Ingredients

2 tsp cooking oil
12 oz boneless lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 14-1/2-ounce can beef broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp grated gingerroot
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3 plantains, peeled and cubed
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add pork and cook till browned. Remove pork from pan. In drippings cook onion, sweet pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Return pork to pan. Add broth, water, tomatoes, gingerroot, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.

2. Add plantains and black beans. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes more or till pork is tender. Serve with rice.

Yield

Makes 6 main-dish servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 6 main-dish servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 232 Calories from Fat: 42
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 4.71g
7%  
Carbohydrates 30.93g
10%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat 1.25g
6%  
Calories 232.37kcal
11%  
Cholesterol 35.72mg
11%  
Protein 15.28g
25%  
Sodium 41.83mg
1%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
5%  
Vitamin C
10%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.