Longview Sauvignon Blanc Add
Duck Pond 'Desert Wind' Merlot Add
Montevina Zinfandel Add
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Longview Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Longview
Region:

Adelaide Hills, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Adelaide Hills:

One of Australia’s most famous “cool climate” regions, known for its Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.


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.

Duck Pond 'Desert Wind' Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Duck Pond
Region:

Columbia Valley, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: Tastings Rating: 84
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherry, earth, oak, tobacco leaf
Fruit:

good concentration

1999: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

tart
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

cherry

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

crisp

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

light
Flavors:

black cherry, currant

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomato

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.


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.

Montevina Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Montevina
Region:

Amador, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: CGCW Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Acidity:

lively, soft
Flavors:

jammy, spices
Fruit:

fruity

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Flavors:

cherry, grapy, jammy, pepper

1999: CGCW Rating: 84
Fruit:

fruity

1999: CGCW Rating: 86
Fruit:

ripe

1998: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88

1998: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright
Aromas:

mineral nose
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

cherry

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

well-made
Fruit:

gobs of fruit

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.


Amador:

Amador County CA is located in the Sierra Foothills AVA. Like so many of the vineyards in California, after prohibition Amador lied dormant until the 1960's. The soils in Amador are in the present day, Amador stands out against its neighboring regions by growing grapes in a lower elevation. All though this flat region cools down at night, the lower elevation accounts for more heat during the day, and thus riper fruit. 75 % of the grapes planted in Amador are zinfandel, and is the variety Amador gains reputation from. The Amador Zinfandel is distinctive, with high alcohol, fruity or jammy tastes, with a briar smell. Besides Zinfandel, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc do very well.

Gazpacho

Rated

Ingredients

3 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, peeled and very finely chopped
2 cups chilled tomato juice
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp vinegar
salt
black pepper
1/4 tsp Tabasco
6 cubes frozen tomato juice
Tiny croutonof white bread (1/4 inch square), browned in olive oil

Preparation

Simply put all the ingredients (except for garnishes) in a large bowl, blend well, and season to taste.

Chill thoroughly. Serve in bowls with a frozen tomato juice cube and a sprinkling of croutons.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 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: 206 Calories from Fat: 198
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 22g
33%  
Carbohydrates 27g
9%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 12g
60%  
Calories 206kcal
10%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 11g
18%  
Sodium 495mg
20%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
21%  
Vitamin A
39%  
Vitamin C
103%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.