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Duck Pond 'Desert Wind' Chardonnay Add
Buena Vista Chardonnay Add
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Dunnewood 'Signature' Chardonnay

Attributes:

Producer:

Dunnewood

Region:

Carneros, United States

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84

Flavors:

apricot, peach

2000: CGCW Rating: 87

Flavors:

apple, oak, spice

Food Matches:

Cheese: Brie, Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Salad, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Roast Turkey
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Caesar Salad

Carneros:

This small section of Northern California is situated at the base of both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Carneros has made its reputation with its Pinot Noirs, which are filled with strawberry, cherry, spice, and chocolate, and are very rich and seductive. Chardonnay is also excellent, very buttery but not too fat.


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.

Duck Pond 'Desert Wind' Chardonnay

Attributes:

Producer:

Duck Pond

Region:

Columbia Valley, United States

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 82

Body:

light

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Acidity:

soft

2002: Tastings Rating: 87

Acidity:

tart

Compliments:

tasty

Flavors:

pear, peppery

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Aromas:

*-scented

Flavors:

pear, spicy

2001: Tastings Rating: 86

Acidity:

crisp

Body:

full-bodied

Complexity:

rich

Texture:

smooth

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 82

Flavors:

nectarine, nutmeg, oak, spicy

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

caramel, nutmeg, pear, pepper, spicy

Food Matches:

Cheese: Brie, Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Salad, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Roast Turkey
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Caesar Salad

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.


Columbia Valley:

The Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the largest in the state of Washington. It includes the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and Horse Heaven Hill AVAs within its boundaries.

Buena Vista Chardonnay

Attributes:

Producer:

Buena Vista Winery

Region:

Carneros, United States

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

honeydew, melon, pear

2005: CGCW Rating: 85

Fruit:

ripe

2005: CGCW Rating: 82

Complexity:

deep, simple

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Flavors:

melon, oak, vanilla

2004: CGCW Rating: 88

Texture:

creamy, silky

2004: CGCW Rating: 86

Compliments:

pleasant

2004: CGCW Rating: 85

Flavors:

buttery

Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 93

Acidity:

crisp, high acidity

Complexity:

complex

Compliments:

elegant, racy

Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:

Cheese: Brie, Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Salad, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Roast Turkey
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Caesar Salad

Carneros:

This small section of Northern California is situated at the base of both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Carneros has made its reputation with its Pinot Noirs, which are filled with strawberry, cherry, spice, and chocolate, and are very rich and seductive. Chardonnay is also excellent, very buttery but not too fat.


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.

Linguine with Garlic Shrimp

Rated

Ingredients

12 oz fresh shrimp, deveined
2 large bulbs garlic
8 oz packaged dried regular and/or spinach linguine or fettuccine
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
¾ cup yellow pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
2 tsp cornstarch
1-1/2 tsp snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Set aside. For garlic paste, cut 1/2 inch off the pointed portions of garlic bulbs. Remove the outer papery layers of the garlic. Place both bulbs on a piece of foil. Bring edges of foil together to form a pouch. Seal. Bake garlic in a 375° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until very soft. When cool enough to handle, use your fingers to press garlic pulp from each clove. Mash pulp with a spoon or fork to make a smooth paste (should have about 2 to 3 tablespoons). Set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook mushrooms and sweet pepper in hot oil until pepper is tender.

In a small bowl stir together the garlic paste, water, basil, cornstarch, oregano, bouillon, granules, and black pepper. Add to mushroom mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add the shrimp to the mushroom mixture. Cover and simmer about 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

To serve, spoon shrimp over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 45 mins.

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: 260 Calories from Fat: 144

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 16g
24%  
Carbohydrates 41g
13%  
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%  
Saturated Fat 13g
65%  
Calories 260kcal
13%  
Cholesterol 120mg
40%  
Protein 28g
46%  
Sodium 110mg
4%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
11%  
Vitamin C
100%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.