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Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc Add
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Chateau Lamothe de Haux Bordeaux

Attributes:
Producer:

Château Lamothe de Haux
Region:

Bordeaux, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - White
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: NatDecants Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich, simple
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

beef

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Bordeaux:

A region in western France that grows famous red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes and white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a maritime climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters as well as an abundance of rain during harvest time. When young, the finest red Bordeaux wines have a deep cranberry hue and aromas of blackcurrants, plums, spice, cedar, and cassis. For the first ten years or so these wines can be very dry, with tannin masking the fruity flavors. Eventually the wines turn garnet, and develops an extraordinarily complex bouquet and flavor as well as softer tannins. The finest red Bordeaux wines still take 20 years or so before reaching their maturity. Two distinct red wine production zones exist within the Bordeaux region; the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank vineyards are located west of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary, into which the Garonne empties. The Right Bank vineyards are east and north of the Dordogne River and east of the Grionde Estuary. Of the various wine districts on the Left and Right Banks, four are the most important for red wines: Haut-Médoc; Pessac-Leognan, St-Emilion, and Pomerol. For white wines, the most important are Graves and Pessac-Leognan.

Sutter Home Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Sutter Home
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

187 ML

1998: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, zesty
Body:

light

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, clean
Body:

light

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light
Compliments:

delicious, fragrant

1993: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

apple, spice

1992: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Acidity:

crisp, tart

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.


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.

Babich Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Babich
Region:

Marlborough, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Flavors:

grapefruit, gravel, lime, pepper
Fruit:

concentrated

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh, lively

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

lively
Complexity:

focused

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean

2003: Tanzer Rating: 88
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

melon, tobacco

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

lively

2002: Tanzer Rating: 87
Acidity:

lively
Body:

lean, light
Flavors:

lime, melon, spice

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

citrus, lime, peach

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: Vinaigrette
Vegetables: Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.


Marlborough:

When the first growers planted grapes in Marlborough in the 1970s (there is evidence of plantings as early as 1870s), it is unlikely they would have foreseen the extent of the growth and fame that the region’s wine industry would achieve, based upon a single varietal called Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zest fruit flavours of the first Marlborough wines, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, captured the imagination of the country's winemakers as well as international wine commentators and consumers and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development. Worldwide interest in Marlborough wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc, has continued to fuel that regional wine boom.

Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Rated

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, peeled and very thinly sliced
Salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
chopped fresh dill

Preparation

1. In a colander, place the cucumber slices one layer at a time, lightly salting each layer. Put a plate weighted with a heavy object on top of the slices, then place the colander over a bowl to catch the water that drains from the cucumbers. Refrigerate.

2. In a saucepan, heat the vinegar, sugar, and red onion over low heat until the sugar dissolves--this shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, cool, and refrigerate.

3. Remove the cucumbers from the refrigerator, and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and add to the onion mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 more hours.

4. Drain the cucumbers and onions, reserving 5 tablespoons of the liquid. Toss the cucumbers with the reserved liquid and garnish with the chopped fresh dill.

Yield

SERVES 6

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: SERVES 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 38 Calories from Fat: 0
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat < 1g
0%  
Carbohydrates 10.69g
3%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
0%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
0%  
Calories 37.85kcal
1%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein < 1g
0%  
Sodium < 1mg
0%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.