Rudi Pichler 'Federspiel' Gruner Veltliner

Attributes:

Producer:

Rudolf Pichler

Region:

Wachau, Other

Varietal:

Gruner Veltliner

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88

Compliments:

elegant

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 89

Acidity:

fresh

Aromas:

floral

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Acidity:

soft

Compliments:

delicious

Flavors:

grapefruit, peach, pear

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Aromas:

floral

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

herb, mineral, peach

Fruit:

concentrated

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 88

Body:

light-bodied

Flavors:

grapefruit, peach, tobacco

Food Matches:

Herbs & Spices: Caraway, Dill, Horseradish
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Farmed Venison, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Proscuitto & Serrano Ham, Sausage with Sweet & Hot Peppers, Schnitzel, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Veal
Spicy Food: Pho
Vegetables: Cabbage, Pickles, Potato Dumplings, Potatoes, Roast Potatoes

Gruner Veltliner:

Native to Austria, Gruner Vetliner is a pale dry white with flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, but predominantly apple or white pepper. Floral aromas accompany this answer to the question: “What can we drink with this asparagus?”

Chateau la Commanderie de Queyret 'Bordeaux' Sauvignon

Attributes:

Producer:

Chateau la Commanderie de Queyret

Region:

Bordeaux, France

Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Bordeaux:

A region in western France that grows famous red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes and white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a maritime climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters as well as an abundance of rain during harvest time. When young, the finest red Bordeaux wines have a deep cranberry hue and aromas of blackcurrants, plums, spice, cedar, and cassis. For the first ten years or so these wines can be very dry, with tannin masking the fruity flavors. Eventually the wines turn garnet, and develops an extraordinarily complex bouquet and flavor as well as softer tannins. The finest red Bordeaux wines still take 20 years or so before reaching their maturity. Two distinct red wine production zones exist within the Bordeaux region; the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank vineyards are located west of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary, into which the Garonne empties. The Right Bank vineyards are east and north of the Dordogne River and east of the Grionde Estuary. Of the various wine districts on the Left and Right Banks, four are the most important for red wines: Haut-Médoc; Pessac-Leognan, St-Emilion, and Pomerol. For white wines, the most important are Graves and Pessac-Leognan.


Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.

Robert Pecota 'L'Artiste' Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:

Producer:

Robert Pecota Winery

Region:

Monterey County, United States

Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Acidity:

bright

Body:

light

Compliments:

mouthwatering

2006: CGCW Rating: 85

Acidity:

fresh, lively

Body:

medium-bodied

Flavors:

lime

2005: CGCW Rating: 85

Acidity:

clean

Body:

medium-bodied

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85

Acidity:

crisp, tang

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

lemon, lime, melon, peach, spearmint

Texture:

watery

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 71

2001: CGCW Rating: 84

Food Matches:

Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.

Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Rated

Ingredients

2 whole cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 small whole Red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped

Preparation

1. Place in a colander the cucumber slices one layer at a time, lightly salting each layer. Put a plate weighted with a heavy object on top of the slices, then place the colander over a bowl to catch the water that drains from the cucumbers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. In a saucepan, heat the vinegar, sugar, and red onion over low heat until the sugar dissolves--this shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, cool, and refrigerate.

3. Remove the cucumbers from the refrigerator, and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and add to the onion mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 more hours.

4. Drain the cucumbers and onions, reserving 5 tablespoons of the liquid. Toss the cucumbers with the reserved liquid and garnish with the chopped fresh dill.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 5 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 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 38 Calories from Fat: 0

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat < 1g
0%  
Carbohydrates 10.69g
3%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
0%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
0%  
Calories 37.85kcal
1%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein < 1g
0%  
Sodium < 1mg
0%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.