Talus Zinfandel Add
Ochoa Garnacha & Tempranillo Add
Cordier 'Chateau Meyney' Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Add
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Talus Zinfandel

Attributes:

Producer:

Talus

Region:

Lodi, United States

Varietal:

Zinfandel

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 79

Body:

lean

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 80

Acidity:

zesty

Complexity:

simple

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84

Acidity:

soft

Flavors:

blackberry, herb

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Body:

light

Compliments:

pleasant

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87

Complexity:

supple

Flavors:

cola, spice, tart cherry

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83

Body:

lean

1998: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85

Acidity:

soft

Body:

light

Flavors:

earthy, herbs

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 78

Body:

light

Complexity:

simple

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.

Ochoa Garnacha & Tempranillo

Attributes:

Producer:

Ochoa

Region:

Navarra, Spain

Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 80

Body:

light

Complexity:

straightforward

Flavors:

grapey, herbal, tobacco

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 78

Complexity:

rustic

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

Navarra:

Once known for easy-drinking dry rose wines, today this region just northeast of Rioja is becoming known for red wines that are similar to but less expensive than Rioja’s. Navarra currently is going through a modernization program, which includes not only adding new equipment and implementing modern winemaking techniques but also experimenting with different varieties such as cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay.

Cordier 'Chateau Meyney' Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois

Attributes:

Producer:

Domaine Cordier

Region:

Saint Estèphe, France

Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 85-87

Acidity:

fresh

Flavors:

berry, bitter, blackberry, chocolate, licorice, menthol, violet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85-88

Acidity:

bright

Body:

light

Complexity:

supple

Flavors:

black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice, meat, plum, spicy

Fruit:

sweet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85-87

200: Tanzer Rating: 85-88

200: Decanter Rating: 3

Flavors:

toasty oak

Texture:

silky

200: Decanter Rating: 3

Complexity:

rich

Compliments:

elegant

Fruit:

good fruit

200: Decanter Rating: 2

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

spicy

Fruit:

ripe

199: Decanter Rating: 0

Body:

light, medium-bodied

Compliments:

stylish

Texture:

smooth, velvety

Food Matches:

Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Kidney, Lamb, Lamb Stew, Roast Beef, Salami, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Ratatouille

St. Estéphe:

A commune in the Haut Medoc district of Bordeaux. Its wines, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet France, and Petit Verdot grapes, are firm, tannic, earthy, and slow to mature.

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.

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