Gini Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne Add
Vendange White Zinfandel Add
Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc Add
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Gini Contrada Salvarenza Vecchie Vigne

Attributes:
Producer:

Gini
Region:

Soave Classico, Italy
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

almond, mineral, peach
Fruit:

ripe

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Body:

light

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

minerals, pineapple

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Compliments:

stylish
Flavors:

clove, honey
Fruit:

ripe

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

honey, pineapple, toasted oak

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

coconut, pineapple, toffee

1997: Tanzer Rating: 90
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

oak, orange, peach, spicy, truffle

1997: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh, snappy
Complexity:

rich
Texture:

dense, strong

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Freshwater Fish, Soft-shelled Crab
Pasta & Grains: Fish Risotto, Risotto, Vegetable Risotto
Sauces: Cream Sauce with citrus, Cream Sauce with herbs, White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Bruschetta, Greek Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Tomato Mozzarella Basil

Vendange White Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Vendange
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

White Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Dry Jack Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Tuna Nicoise Salad
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Ginger
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Pesto, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Ham, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Oil-based Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentil Salad, Nicoise Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Root Vegetables, Salad, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

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.


White Zinfandel:

This has been called an “American Wine” because it came from and is only produced in California. A version of Zinfandel, the skin is removed to create a soft pink rose that is sweet and not for aging.

Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Guenoc
Region:

Lake County, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Compliments:

pleasant

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

light

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean, crisp
Flavors:

honeydew

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Flavors:

green apple

2004: CGCW Rating: 86
Fruit:

ripe

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

bright

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

tart
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

apple

2002: CGCW Rating: 83
Complexity:

muddled
Flavors:

citrus, grass, peach

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.


Lake County:

Lake County is one of the smaller inland wine regions in California. Surrounded to the west by Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, and to the south by Napa Valley, Lake County's small concentration of vineyards lie in the Clear Lake AVA. The vineyard's here are nestled between steep hills to the west the lake shore. Main varieties grown in this area are Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

Gorgonzola Garden Salad

Rated

Ingredients

8 cups mixed salad greens or torn butter crunch or romaine lettuce
10 oz mandarin orange
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
4 slice (thin) red onion
¼ cup gorgonzola cheese, or blue cheese, crumbled
¼ cup seedless dark raisin
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup bottled nonfat or low-fat raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Preparation

Arrange 2 cups of the salad greens over the bottom of each of 4 salad plates. Top the lettuce on each plate with a quarter of the mandarin oranges, 2 tablespoons of celery, and a quarter of the onion rings. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp each of cheese, raisins, and, if desired, walnuts.

Serve immediately, topping each salad with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 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: 187 Calories from Fat: 135
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 15g
23%  
Carbohydrates 31g
10%  
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%  
Saturated Fat 9g
45%  
Calories 187kcal
9%  
Cholesterol 8mg
2%  
Protein 10g
16%  
Sodium 482mg
20%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
13%  
Vitamin A
122%  
Vitamin C
73%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.