Louis Latour Pernand-Vergelesses

Attributes:
Producer:

Louis Latour
Region:

Pernand-Vergelesses, France
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Gouda
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Escargot, Mussels with Cream Sauce, Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...)
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: White Wine Sauce

Chardonnay:

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.

Estancia Reserve Chardonnay

Attributes:
Producer:

Estancia
Region:

Monterey County, United States
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

lively acidity
Body:

medium-weight

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

anise, butterscotch, melon, pear, toast, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Texture:

glycerin

1997: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

bright
Body:

full-bodied, lean
Flavors:

toasted oak
Texture:

creamy, smooth

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

anise, hazelnut, pear, toasty oak

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Flavors:

minerals, spice

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

buttery, hazelnut, oak, smoky
Fruit:

ripe

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

buttery, hazelnut, oak, smoky
Texture:

creamy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Garlic Shrimp, Lobster Salad, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Roast Turkey
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Caesar Salad

Chardonnay:

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.

Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau La Gaffeliere
Region:

Saint Emilion Grand Cru, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 89-92

Flavors:

berry, blackberry, boysenberry, licorice, minerals, stony, violet
Fruit:

juicy

2004: Tanzer Rating: 87-88
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

blackberry, dark fruit, kirsch, licorice, medicinal
Fruit:

sweet

2003: Tanzer Rating: 86
Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

chocolate, mint, plum, prune, raisiny, resin, slightly medicinal

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85-88
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

black cherry, chocolate, licorice, menthol, slightly medicinal

2001: Tanzer Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright

2001: Tanzer Rating: 86
Flavors:

cherry, coffee, currant, menthol, slightly medicinal

2000: Tanzer Rating: 87(+?)
Flavors:

cherry, coffee, fresh herbs, oak, plum, smoky
Fruit:

ripe

1998: Tanzer Rating: 85
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

licorice, mint, oak, red cherry
Fruit:

intensely flavored, juicy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Kidney, Lamb, Lamb Stew, Roast Beef, Salami, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Ratatouille

Saint Emilion Grand Cru:

Romans planted vineyards in Saint-Emilion as early as the second century. It is located right bank of the Gironde and named after the monk Emilion. The "Saint Emilion Grand Cru" label on a wine explains that the wine is from any one of the many vineyards on the list of vineyards that qualify as Saint Emilion Grand Cru.

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions

Rated

Ingredients

6 pieces pork tenderloin (6 oz each), trimmed of surrounding fat, butterflied and pounded to a thickness of 1/2"
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground cumin or caraway seeds
1-1/2 lbs Rome Beauty apples, unpeeled but halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
3/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Season the pork with the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

Lightly coat 2 nonstick skillets with vegetable cooking spray and place them over high heat. When they are hot, add the pork and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the meat to an ovenproof platter and keep it warm in a 180° oven while you make the sauce.

Divide the onions between the skillets and sauté them for about 3 minutes, until they are softened. Combine all the onions in 1 of the skillets.

Add the vinegar, water, sugar and cumin or caraway seeds to the skillet. Stir in the apples, salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover and boil the mixture gently over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the liquid is almost gone and the apples are moist and tender.

Return the pork (and any juices that have accumulated on the platter) to the skillet and reheat for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield

Serves 6 serving

Cook Time

Prep Time: 25 mins.
Cook 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 6 serving
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 120 Calories from Fat: 17
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 1.9g
2%  
Carbohydrates 21.3g
7%  
Dietary Fiber 3.4g
13%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
3%  
Calories 119.8kcal
5%  
Cholesterol 18.7mg
6%  
Protein 6.6g
11%  
Sodium 259.5mg
10%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
1%  
Vitamin A
1%  
Vitamin C
13%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.