Dashe Zinfandel Add
Chateau Signac Cuvee Terra Amata Add
E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape Add
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Dashe Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Dashe
Region:

Dry Creek Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

tart
Complexity:

rustic

2005: CGCW Rating: 91
Body:

solid
Flavors:

black cherry, black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, licorice, smoke
Fruit:

ripe

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Texture:

creamy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

jammy, kirsch, pepper, plum, resin, spice, strawberries

2004: CGCW Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

blackberries
Fruit:

sweet

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

zesty
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

blackberry, jammy, licorice, raspberry, spice, wild berry
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

fleshy

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 91
Acidity:

bright, zesty
Texture:

chewy

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

peppery, raspberry, strawberry

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.

Chateau Signac Cuvee Terra Amata

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau Signac
Region:

Cotes du Rhone Villages, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: (88-90)
Complexity:

opulent
Flavors:

black cherry, lavender, licorice, pepper
Fruit:

concentrated, ripe

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Compliments:

well-made
Flavors:

black cherry, earth, pepper, raspberry, toasty oak
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

blackberry, jammy, plum, spice
Texture:

fleshy

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Complexity:

layered, rich, supple
Flavors:

black cherry, herbal, resinous
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

opulent, rich
Flavors:

cassis, kirsch, pepper

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant, well-made
Flavors:

blackberry, mocha, plum, spice
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberry, licorice, plum

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

black-cherry, toast, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

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

E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape

Attributes:
Producer:

E. Guigal
Region:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: (92-94)
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

berry, kirsch, licorice, meat, plum, raspberry, rose, roses

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: (88-90)
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant, well-made
Flavors:

kirsch, pepper, raspberry, spice box

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

berry, herbs, kirsch, licorice, meat, rose, roses, spice
Texture:

round

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (90-94)
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

kirsch, pepper, spices
Fruit:

sweet

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

currant, earth, plum
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

glycerin, unctuous

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Aromas:

berry aromas
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

cherry, chocolatey, jammy, meaty, raspberry, red berry, spice
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 95
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant, fragrant
Texture:

chewy

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 93
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

game, mushroom, oak, plum

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

Châteauneuf-du-Pape:

(shah toe nuf doo pahp)—Situated on the sun-baked southern reaches of the Rhone Valley, this appellation grows a great number of grape varieties, but is best known for its full-bodied dry reds. As many as thirteen different kinds of grape can end up in one bottle, although most vintners use only three or four, especially Syrah, Mourvédre, and Grenache.

Caribbean-Style Pork Stew

Rated

Ingredients

2 tsp cooking oil
12 oz boneless lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 14-1/2-ounce can beef broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp grated gingerroot
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3 plantains, peeled and cubed
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add pork and cook till browned. Remove pork from pan. In drippings cook onion, sweet pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Return pork to pan. Add broth, water, tomatoes, gingerroot, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.

2. Add plantains and black beans. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes more or till pork is tender. Serve with rice.

Yield

Makes 6 main-dish servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 6 main-dish servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 232 Calories from Fat: 42
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 4.71g
7%  
Carbohydrates 30.93g
10%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat 1.25g
6%  
Calories 232.37kcal
11%  
Cholesterol 35.72mg
11%  
Protein 15.28g
25%  
Sodium 41.83mg
1%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
5%  
Vitamin C
10%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.