Chandon Pinot Noir Add
Benjamin Brunel Rasteau Add
Red Rock Syrah Add
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Chandon Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Chandon
Region:

Carneros, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Compliments:

pleasant

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Acidity:

clean
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

cherry, strawberry
Fruit:

sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Aromas:

*-scented
Complexity:

muddled, simple

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

earthy, mineral, toasty oak

2000: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

berries, cola, earthy, meat, red fruits, spices
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Flavors:

cedar, cherry, herbaceous, herbs, molasses, pepper, tobacco
Texture:

silky, smooth, strong

2000: Tastings Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

elegant, stylish
Flavors:

berry, leather, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet

1998: Tastings Rating: 90
Aromas:

berry aromas
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

spicy

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

Carneros:

This small section of Northern California is situated at the base of both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Carneros has made its reputation with its Pinot Noirs, which are filled with strawberry, cherry, spice, and chocolate, and are very rich and seductive. Chardonnay is also excellent, very buttery but not too fat.


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.

Benjamin Brunel Rasteau

Attributes:
Producer:

Benjamin Brunel
Region:

Rasteau, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Red Rock Syrah

Attributes:
Producer:

Red Rock Winery
Region:

Santa Barbara County, United States
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Grilled Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

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.

Greek Salad

Rated

Ingredients

6 cups washed, dried, and chopped fresh romaine lettuce (1 - 2 medium heads lettuce)
3/4 cup halved fresh cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted whole black olives
2 tbsp chopped scallions
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp dried basil
1/2 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cheese, olives, and scallions.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the vegetables. Toss well and serve immediately.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 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 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 507 Calories from Fat: 531
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 59g
90%  
Carbohydrates 20g
6%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 22g
110%  
Calories 507kcal
25%  
Cholesterol 34mg
11%  
Protein 16g
26%  
Sodium 730mg
30%  
Calcium
4%  
Iron
23%  
Vitamin A
127%  
Vitamin C
46%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.