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Bradford Mountain 'Grist' Zinfandel Add
Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien Add
Andretti Pinot Noir Add
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Bradford Mountain 'Grist' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Bradford Mountain
Region:

Dry Creek Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

tasty

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

pepper, spice

2004: CGCW Rating: 91
Complexity:

rich, supple
Flavors:

berries
Fruit:

concentrated

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

plum, raspberry

2003: CGCW Rating: 88
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

berry aromas
Flavors:

oak
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

tart

2002: CGCW Rating: 83
Flavors:

cedar, wild berry

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

black cherry, cranberry, jammy, strawberry

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.

Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau Leoville Barton
Region:

Saint Julien, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 91-93

Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

chocolatey, dark chocolate, licorice, menthol, minerals, raspberry
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90-93

Acidity:

lively, tart
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

black cherry, currant, dark chocolate, raspberry
Fruit:

ripe

2004: Tanzer Rating: 91
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

chocolate, currant, licorice, oak, plum, smoky

2003: Tanzer Rating: 93
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

complex nose, layered
Flavors:

bitter, black cherry, chocolate, game, lead pencil, leather, minerals
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 90-92
Acidity:

bright
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

black cherry, cassis, chocolatey, dark chocolate, licorice
Fruit:

sweet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 90-92
Flavors:

black cherry, cassis, chocolatey, licorice, minerals
Texture:

chewy, fleshy

2001: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

black cherry, cassis, licorice, minerals, mint, slightly medicinal
Fruit:

ripe

2001: Tanzer Rating: 90-92
Acidity:

bright, lively
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

stylish
Flavors:

black cherry, black fruit, dark chocolate, leather, oak, raspberry, slightly medicinal, spices

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

St. Julien:

A commune in the Haut Medoc district of Bordeaux. Its wines, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, are rich, flavorful, and elegant with cedary bouquets. Modern St. Julien wines can be drunk quite young, but they age well, losing some of their blackcurrant flavor and develop a tobacco-like character.

Andretti Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Andretti
Region:

Napa Valley, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

cherry, cinnamon, raspberry, toast, 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

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.


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.

Orzo Shrimp Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb orzo
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb peeled, cooked small shrimp
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes (1 pound), cored and chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red-wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad greens (optional)
additional basil (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare Salad: Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just done. Drain and rinse thoroughly to cool. Place in large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Add remaining salad ingredients and toss.

2. Prepare Dressing: Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add dressing to salad and toss well. (Salad will hold for several hours in refrigerator, but add basil and feta cheese at last minute.)

3. Before serving, allow salad to return to room temperature. Serve in large bowl or on individual plates lined with salad greens. Garnish with additional basil.

Yield

makes 4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: makes 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 548 Calories from Fat: 158
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 17.53g
26%  
Carbohydrates 61.84g
20%  
Dietary Fiber 9.91g
39%  
Saturated Fat 5.15g
25%  
Calories 547.68kcal
27%  
Cholesterol 191.29mg
63%  
Protein 38.41g
64%  
Sodium 475.37mg
19%  
Calcium
4%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
117%  
Vitamin C
138%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.