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International Falls, Minnesota 56649
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Stella Bella Shiraz Add
Dr. Fischer Riesling Kabinett Ockfener Bockstein Add
Frog's Leap Zinfandel Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Stella Bella Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Stella Bella
Region:

Margaret River, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Juniper
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo, Farmed Venison, Game, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Grilled Sausage, Pork
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Margaret River:

In Western Australia, this temperate coastal area is producing superbly elegant wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnays, and Sémillons.


Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Dr. Fischer Riesling Kabinett Ockfener Bockstein

Attributes:
Producer:

Dr. Fischer
Region:

Ockfener Bockstein, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Kabinett
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Frog's Leap Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Frog's Leap Winery
Region:

Napa Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 84
Flavors:

berries, chocolatey, earth, oak

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 89
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

beef, oak, piney
Fruit:

ripe

2004: CGCW Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied, solid
Flavors:

blackberry, oak

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Aromas:

char
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

black fruit, dark fruit, spicy

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

earthy, herbaceous, wild berry

2003: CGCW Rating: 85
Texture:

diluted

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

berry, plum

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

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.


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.

Beef Stir-Fry

Rated

Ingredients

2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
2 tsp brown sugar
1-1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cups chopped broccoli

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, scallions, onion, pepper, and brown sugar. Add the beef and marinate for 10 minutes.

2. In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the beef, and sauté until the meat is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and reserve. Add the broccoli and saute until tender. Add water if you need additional moisture. Add reserved beef to pan and toss to warm and coat the broccoli. Serve with a side brown or white rice.

Yield

Serves 4 serving