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Castano Rose Add
Louis Latour 'Les Corcelettes' Morgon Add
Nickel & Nickel 'Ponzo' Zinfandel Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Castano Rose

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Castano
Region:

Monastrel, Spain
Varietal:

Rose
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Flavors:

cherries, meaty, rose

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

Louis Latour 'Les Corcelettes' Morgon

Attributes:
Producer:

Louis Latour
Region:

Morgon, France
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sashimi
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta Carbonara, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Herb Marinated Chicken, Huevos Rancheros, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Glazed Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Salami or Sausage, Veal, Veal Scaloppini
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Caesar Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Lentil Salad, Mediterranean, Grilled, 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.

Nickel & Nickel 'Ponzo' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Nickel & Nickel
Region:

Russian River Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: CGCW Rating: 85
Body:

lean
Flavors:

berries

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium-weight
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

plum, raspberry, spice, wild berry

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis, peppery, spice, white chocolate
Fruit:

ripe

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

complex, rich, supple

1998: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Body:

medium-weight
Flavors:

black cherry, cranberry, wild berry

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

fresh, lively
Flavors:

blackberry, cherry
Fruit:

fruity, ripe

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.

Fancy Asparagus Pasta

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 of a 16-ounce (454 g) package penne pasta
14 asparagus stalks, cut to 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) lengths
2 tsp (10 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup (160 ml) finely chopped onion
10 mushrooms, quartered
1 cup (250 ml) sliced cooked ham, cut to approximately the same width and length of asparagus
1 cup (250 ml) light cream
Salt
Pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; set aside.

2. Place the asparagus in a pot and fill with 1/4- to 1/2-inch of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and steam the asparagus until tender, about 7 - 10 minutes.

3. In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to turn translucent. Add the mushrooms and ham, and cook until mushrooms are drained of liquid.

4. Add the asparagus to the skillet and pour in the cream. Continue to cook over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta and mix well. Serve immediately.

Yield

Makes 4 servings