Vietti Castiglione Add
Osborne 'Solaz' Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon Add
Stephen Vincent Sauvignon Blanc Add
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Vietti Castiglione

Attributes:
Producer:

Vietti
Region:

Barolo, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 91(+?)
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

complex, suave

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied, light
Flavors:

blackberry, coffee

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

flowers, minerals, raspberry, red fruits, redcurrant, tobacco
Fruit:

concentrated, ripe

2001: Tanzer Rating: 90(+?)
Aromas:

flowers on the nose
Flavors:

leather, mocha, raspberry, red cherry
Fruit:

sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Acidity:

bright
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherry, plummy, spices, strawberry, toasted oak
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

fleshy, round

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Body:

mid-weight
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

anise, flowers, raspberries
Fruit:

austere

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light, medium- to full-bodied
Flavors:

cedar, plum, strawberry

2000: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

camphor, game, smoke
Texture:

silky

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Barolo:

Considered the king of Italian wines, Barolo is made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy. Full bodied, high in tannic, acidity, and alcohol, their aromas suggest tar, violets, roses, strawberries, even truffles. Very similar to, if a little more full-bodied than, Barbaresco. Barolos need to be aged for at least three years in the winery (five years if it is a Reserva), but benefits from additional aging. More recent vintages are fruitier in flavor, often a bit oaky, and may be ready to drink as soon as two to five years after release.


Nebbiolo:

This noble variety from Italy is used primarily in Barolo and Barbaresco, two Piedmontese wines. It is a powerful, lusty grape, high in both tannin and acidity but balanced by an ample alcoholic content. Its color can be deep when the wine is young, but orangey tinges can develop within a few years. Its complex aroma is fruity, earthy, woodsy, herbal and floral.

Osborne 'Solaz' Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

Osborne
Region:

Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

black cherry, herb, licorice

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Flavors:

cherry, herb, smoke

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

lively
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

berry
Fruit:

fruity

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

clean, fresh, lively
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Body:

light
Complexity:

supple

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Spain:

This mountainous country possesses more vineyard land than any other country on earth, and ranks third in wine production after France and Italy. Spain is best known for its red Riojas and its Sherries, however other wines and regions are quickly gaining notoriety. Like France, Spain divides wine into categories; table wine at the bottom level and quality wine at the top, with a large emphasis on geographical origin. VdM (Vino de Mesa) is a basic table wine. VC (Vino Comarcal) wines are a level up. VdlT (Vino de la Tierra) refers to one of the country’s 25 distinct regions, and each wine possesses a local character. At the top level, only about fifty wines are considered DO (Denominacion de Origen). These wines come from the best-known regions and are the equivalent of France’s Appellation Contrôlée. DOC (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) is reserved for wines that adhere to the most stringent regulations. So far, Rioja is the only wine to gain the Calificada classification.

Stephen Vincent Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Stephen Vincent
Region:

Lake County, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.


Lake County:

Lake County is one of the smaller inland wine regions in California. Surrounded to the west by Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, and to the south by Napa Valley, Lake County's small concentration of vineyards lie in the Clear Lake AVA. The vineyard's here are nestled between steep hills to the west the lake shore. Main varieties grown in this area are Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.

Thai Citrus-Grilled Chicken

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tbsp ground corriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup coconut milk (or more)
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp sugar
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped

Preparation

Place the coriander root, pepper, fish sauce, coconut milk, turmeric, sweetener, citrus, and garlic in a food processor and puree to use as a marinade. Submerge the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Whenever you're ready, grill it over high heat, turning chicken, till you get it right.

Yield

2

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 325 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10.04g
15%  
Carbohydrates 2.69g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat 7.11g
35%  
Calories 324.91kcal
16%  
Cholesterol 131.54mg
43%  
Protein 53.61g
89%  
Sodium 847.16mg
35%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
6%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.