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Franciscan 'Oakville Estate' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Franciscan
Region:

Napa Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Compliments:

pleasant

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

light
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

pepper, raspberry, ripe cherry, spice

1994: Tastings Rating: 88
Complexity:

complex nose
Flavors:

berries, ripe fruit, spice, spicy, vanilla, violet

1993: Tastings Rating: 89
Flavors:

buttery, oak, peppery

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

currant, ripe cherry, toasty oak

1991: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

delicious, tasty
Flavors:

earthy, peppery, plum, raspberry, spicy, tar

1990: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

blackberry, oak, plum

1990: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

berry-like
Fruit:

fruity, ripe
Texture:

strong

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

Napa:

This tiny strip of land just north of San Francisco is home to America’s most prestigious wineries. Its climate is ideal for viticulture. Ironically, it was deemed too ideal for some vintners, who have moved their vineyards from the valley’s flat plain to the hills in the east and west, adhering to the idea that grapes that struggle to grow yield better wine. The climate, soil, and individual wineries are enormously varied, so it’s impossible to identify a singular trait of Napa wines. In addition, nearly every noble grape is grown here, although Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the primary grapes. In the past, Napa’s wines have alternated between extremely fruity and fat to lean and subtle. Today the best Napa wines have achieved a balance between these extremes. Many are made to be drunk young and have abundant ripe fruit; others can be initially hard and tannic, but soften over four or five years to perfumed, cedary fruit. White Napa wines are excellent with fresh-grilled fish and chicken, but can also cope with more spicy and creamy flavors. Many Napa reds will overwhelm delicate cuisine, but rich red meat and cheeses do make good companions.


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.

Chateau Moulin de Lavaud Pomerol

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau Moulin de Lavaud
Region:

Pomerol, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Pomerol:

The supple, velvety red wines from this part of Bordeaux are among the most magnificent (and expensive) in the world. Most of the wines of Pomerol are made from Merlot gripes, although here has been some blending of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are deep-colored, full-bodied and possessing of soft tannins.

Cline Syrah California

Attributes:
Producer:

Cline Cellars
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Complexity:

straightforward
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

berry, orange peel, pepper, smoky

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

blackberry, coffee, cola, jammy, peppery, spice
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

blackberry, blueberry, coffee, licorice, mocha, spice
Fruit:

ripe

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Body:

lean
Flavors:

beef, cherry, cranberry, earthy, pepper

2002: CGCW Rating: 87

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

beef, black cherry, cedar, earth, herbal

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberry, mocha

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

solid

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.


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.

Penne with Chicken and Feta Cheese

Rated

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic clove, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 Boneless skinless chicken breast, halved, sliced into 1/2-inch strips and then cut in half crosswise
28 oz canned plum tomato
2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lb penne or ziti pasta
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

In a skillet set over medium heat, warm the oil for 1 minute. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth. Increase the heat and bring the broth to a boil. Add the chicken. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and poach the chicken in the broth for 4 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the oregano and flat-leaf parsley. Keep the sauce at a steady simmer. The idea is to reduce the sauce and have it ready at the same time as the pasta.

While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente. Drain well. Divide the pasta among four heated serving plates. Ladle sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle an equal amount of feta cheese over each plate.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook Time: 15 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 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 772 Calories from Fat: 216
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 24g
36%  
Carbohydrates 111g
37%  
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%  
Saturated Fat 14g
70%  
Calories 772kcal
38%  
Cholesterol 81mg
27%  
Protein 48g
80%  
Sodium 1247mg
51%  
Calcium
6%  
Iron
21%  
Vitamin A
45%  
Vitamin C
53%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.