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Georges Duboeuf Saint Amour

Attributes:
Producer:

Georges Duboeuf
Region:

Saint Amour, France
Varietal:

Gamay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (89-90)
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

distinctive, elegant

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: (87-89)
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

well-balanced

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: (89-90)
Flavors:

cherries, raspberries, red fruits, roses, strawberries

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: (85-86)
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Compliments:

well-made
Flavors:

cherry, red berry, red currant, violet

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: (87-89)

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

cassis, flowers, red berry

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: (85-86)
Texture:

delicate

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

fat, low acidity, soft
Flavors:

candied, cherries

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Grilled Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Mustard, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Goose, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Pork Chops, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beets, Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus

Gamay:

Although this grape is fairly tannic, it makes grapey wines with low tannin, especially in the Beaujolais district of France.

Gutierrez de la Vega 'Casta Diva' Alicante

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
Region:

Alicante, Spain
Varietal:

Muscat
Bottle Size:

500 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Acidity:

lively
Flavors:

clove, honey, oak, orange, tangerine
Fruit:

concentrated

2004: Tanzer Rating: 91
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

apricot, orange, spicy, tangerine
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Goat Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Clam Chowder, Sardines, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi Rolls
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Quince
Herbs & Spices: Ginger, Pepper (black, white, green)
Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
Sauces: Lemon Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Empanadas, Mexican & South American, Serrano ham stuffed w/creamy spinach & shrimp
Vegetables: Greek Salad, Tomato

Muscat:

An aromatic grape that makes Italy’s sparkling Asti. In Alsace and Austria it makes a light, grapey dry wine whereas farther south it is fortified with alcohol to make a delicious sweet dessert wine.

Domaine Lignier Michelot Morey Saint Denis

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Lignier Michelot
Region:

Morey Saint Denis, France
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 91
Flavors:

black cherry, chocolate, gunflint, licorice, spices
Fruit:

juicy, ripe

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88(+?)
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

tightly wound
Flavors:

black cherry, chocolate, coffee, minerals, peppery
Fruit:

ripe

2004: Tanzer Rating: 85-87
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

blackberry, licorice, meat, raspberry
Fruit:

intense flavors, sweet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 87-89

2002: Tanzer Rating: 87
Acidity:

fat
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

cherry, citrus, gunflint, herbs, minerals, smoke

2002: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

berries, berry, smoke
Fruit:

ripe

2001: Tanzer Rating: 86-89
Acidity:

fat
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

cherries, smoke

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Grilled Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Mustard, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Goose, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Pork Chops, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beets, Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus

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.

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Rated

Ingredients

4 slices tomato
4 leaves fresh basil
4 slices low-fat mozzarella
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Place the tomatoes on a plate. Top with the basil leaves and mozzarella and season with black pepper.

Yield

Makes 4 servings