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Fess Parker Syrah 'The Big Easy' Add
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Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay Add
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Fess Parker Syrah 'The Big Easy'

Attributes:
Producer:

Fess Parker Winery
Region:

Santa Barbara County, United States
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Grilled Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Jane Ventura Garballo

Attributes:
Producer:

Jane Ventura
Region:

Catalunya, Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay

Attributes:
Producer:

Trevor Jones
Region:

Barossa Valley, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

tasty

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, lively
Flavors:

citrus, peach, pear

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Body:

light

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

lemon, orange, tangerine

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Acidity:

crisp

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

grapefruit, peach, pineapple

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

soft, tang
Flavors:

bitter, pineapple

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Acidity:

clean
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Compliments:

elegant, fragrant
Texture:

round

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Garlic Shrimp, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Lobster Salad, Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Glazed Duck, Goose, Roast Game Hen, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Pork, Veal
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado

Barossa Valley:

North of Adelaide, this relatively warm region of South Australia is home to Australia’s largest winery. It is famous for its robust Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as rich Sémillon and Riesling (both of which are grown in the cooler hills).


Chardonnay:

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.

Orange Apricot Bars

Rated

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 egg
1 orange, juiced with rind grated
1 ½ cup rolled oat
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup apricots, finely chopped
1 cup seedless golden raisin
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream the honey and brown sugar. Add the oil and egg and blend. Add the juice and the rind from the orange and mix well.

Stir in the dry ingredients. Add the fruit and nuts and stir to combine.

Spread in a 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) greased pan and press to flatten.

Bake at 350°F (180+C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

Score in the pan into 20 bars while still hot from the oven.

Cut when cool. Remove the bars from the pan and wrap them individually in waxed paper as they are a bit sticky.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for several weeks.

Yield

Makes 20

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 35 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 20
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 192 Calories from Fat: 117
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 13g
20%  
Carbohydrates 37g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%  
Saturated Fat 10g
50%  
Calories 192kcal
9%  
Cholesterol 11mg
3%  
Protein 11g
18%  
Sodium 53mg
2%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
21%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
15%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.