Sterling 'Vintner's Collection' Zinfandel Add
Niepoort 'Redoma' Tinto Add
Fulget Albarino Add
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Sterling 'Vintner's Collection' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Sterling Vintner's Collection
Region:

Central Coast, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.


Central Coast:

The Central Coast AVA is a large American Viticultural Area that spans from Santa Barbara County to the San Francisco Bay Area. With around 100,000 acres planted, Chardonnay accounts for more then half of the total plantings. Within this larger AVA are several smaller appellations that share the same cooling influence from the Pacific Ocean. These include Arroyo Grande Valley AVA Arroyo Seco AVA Carmel Valley AVA Chalone AVA Cienega Valley AVA Contra Costa County AVA Edna Valley AVA Hames Valley AVA Lime Kiln AVA Livermore Valley AVA Monterey AVA Monterey County AVA Pacheco Pass AVA Paicines AVA Paso Robles AVA San Antonio Valley AVA San Benito AVA San Bernabe AVA San Francisco Bay AVA San Lucas AVA San Luis Obispo County AVA San Ysidro District AVA Santa Barbara County AVA Santa Clara County AVA Santa Clara Valley AVA Santa Cruz County AVA Santa Lucia Highlands AVA Santa Maria Valley AVA Santa Ynez Valley AVA Sta. Rita Hills AVA York Mountain AVA

Niepoort 'Redoma' Tinto

Attributes:
Producer:

Niepoort
Region:

Douro, Other
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Acidity:

crisp
Complexity:

focused
Compliments:

powerful

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Body:

light
Complexity:

rustic, simple
Flavors:

chocolate, mineral, mint, spice

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 93
Flavors:

dark chocolate, kirsch, minerally, plum, spicy
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Body:

mid-weight
Flavors:

earth, herbs, oak
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Flavors:

oak, peach

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 94
Acidity:

clean
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

rich

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Compliments:

delicious

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

fat
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

mineral, mocha, rose, smoke
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Cream Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Deep Fried Bass
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver
Spicy Food: Dim Sum
Vegetables: Beans, White, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Douro:

Demarcated in 1756, the Douro wine region contains 40,000 hectares of vines in the valley carved by the Douro River between Spain and Porto. Divided into three sub zones; Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. In the past, production in the Douro focused on port, however, the recent trend is favoring the red table wines. More than 90 grapes are permitted in the making of Douro table wines. Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz are considered the best grapes for red table wines. Malvasia, Fina and Viosinho are the preferred white wine grapes. The Douro generally has hot, dry summers and very cold winters.

Fulget Albarino

Attributes:
Producer:

Fulget
Region:

Rías Baixas, Spain
Varietal:

Albarino
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Albariño:

This thick-skinned aromatic white grape is grown in the Rias Baixas region in the northwestern corner of Spain and in the Vinho Verde region in Portugal. Its wine is medium bodied, crisp, and creamy, often tasting of apples, apricots, peaches, and citrus.

Winter Fruit Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp minced fresh mint
Zest of 1 lime, grated
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grapes
8 fresh figs, green or purple
1 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 24 slices
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, honey, mint, and zest, and mix well. Add the grapes and figs and toss. Allow the fruit to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. On a large round platter, arrange the honeydew in a pinwheel pattern. Sprinkle the grapes and figs over and garnish with the walnuts.

Yield

SERVES 8

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: SERVES 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 85 Calories from Fat: 41
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 4.55g
7%  
Carbohydrates 11.55g
3%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
2%  
Calories 84.57kcal
4%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 1.36g
2%  
Sodium 2.85mg
0%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
1%  
Vitamin A
2%  
Vitamin C
5%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.