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Castle Rock Pinot Noir Sonoma

Attributes:
Producer:

Castle Rock
Region:

Sonoma County, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: CGCW Rating: 88
Complexity:

rich

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

black cherry, mushroom, raspberry, spicy, toast, vanilla

2005: CGCW Rating: 88

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

lively, lively acidity

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

cherry, herb, vanilla

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Pinot Noir:

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.


Sonoma:

Like its neighbor Napa, Sonoma is a small area filled with independent wineries and characterized by microclimates that vary according to the topography. The coolest parts of Sonoma are the fog-filled south, where the grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Northwards up the valley the climate warms and provides a good base for Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. In general Sonoma wines are less dramatically flavorful than those of Napa. Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively soft, with blackcurrant fruit, minty and eucalyptus perfume, and some soft buttery oak. Zinfandel ranges from soft and gulpable to massive bramble and pepper styles. Chardonnay is rich and juicy, especially from the Russian River, and Sauvignon Blanc can be zingy and grassy. Most Sonoma wines have a freshness and a soft edge which makes them very suitable for drinking on their own, however they partner well with strongly flavored fish and meat dishes. The old-style Zinfandels are delicious with spicy cuisine.

Chateau La Fleur Morange Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau la Fleur Morange
Region:

Saint Emilion Grand Cru, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 91-93
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

bitter, blackberry, chocolate, flint, licorice, mineral, minerals, smoke, stony, violet

2003: Tanzer Rating: 86-89
Flavors:

flowers, mineral, minerals, oak
Fruit:

austere, juicy

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

Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

Romans planted vineyards in Saint-Emilion as early as the second century. It is located right bank of the Gironde and named after the monk Emilion. The "Saint Emilion Grand Cru" label on a wine explains that the wine is from any one of the many vineyards on the list of vineyards that qualify as Saint Emilion Grand Cru.

J & F Lurton Land of Fire

Attributes:
Producer:

Jacques et Francois Lurton
Region:

Mendoza, Other
Varietal:

Malbec
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Vegetarian Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Beef, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Mexican & South American
Vegetables: Beans, White, Tomato

Malbec:

A red grape variety commonly grown in Argentina. Argentinian Malbecs can be ripe and lush, and capable of extended aging.

White Beans with Sausage

Rated

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 teaspoon dried red pepper flake
1-1/2 tsp paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb italian sausage sliced on the bias, 1/2-inch thick
¼ cup tomato puree
1 lb. navy beans or other dried small white beans
salt
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then season with red pepper flakes, paprika, and black pepper.

Increase heat to medium. Add the sausage to onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add tomato purée, beans, and 4 cups water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 1 hour (though some types of beans may take considerably longer, depending on size and age).

Season to taste with salt and garnish with parsley.

Yield

Serves 5

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 90 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 5
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 97 Calories from Fat: 144
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 16g
24%  
Carbohydrates 10g
3%  
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%  
Saturated Fat 9g
45%  
Calories 97kcal
4%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 7g
11%  
Sodium 524mg
21%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
15%  
Vitamin A
16%  
Vitamin C
20%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.