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Lulu B. Chardonnay

Attributes:

Producer:

Lulu B.

Region:

Vin de Pays d'Oc, France

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey
Sauces: Cream Sauce with herbs, Sweet & Sour 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.

Fetzer 'Valley Oaks' Gewurztraminer

Attributes:

Producer:

Fetzer Vineyards

Region:

California, United States

Varietal:

Gewurztraminer

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tastings Rating: 88

Acidity:

crisp, tangy

Aromas:

floral, stone fruit

Body:

medium body

Flavors:

apple, honey, peach, spicy

Fruit:

fruity, ripe, sweet

2005: Tastings Rating: 86

Flavors:

grapefruit, pear

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Aromas:

floral

Flavors:

apricot, nutty, pear

Fruit:

sweet

2003: Tastings Rating: 86

Aromas:

lanolin

Body:

medium-bodied

2003: Tastings Rating: 82

Body:

medium-bodied

Compliments:

pleasant

Flavors:

earth

Food Matches:

Cheese: Pepper Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Foie Gras, Pheasant with red currant gravy, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Ham, Pork w/Sauerkraut
Sauces: Spicy Sauce, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus w/Hollandaise, Onion Tart

Gewürztraminer:

(geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner)—This grape makes a deep-colored, full-bodied, soft white wine with aromas and flavors of roses and lychee fruit. Classically a dry wine from France’s Alsace region, there are other excellent wines available from Germany, Austria, California, Oregon and New York.


California:

California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.

Snoqualmie 'Naked' Gewurztraminer

Attributes:

Producer:

Snoqualmie Vineyards

Region:

Columbia Valley, United States

Varietal:

Gewurztraminer

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 79

Flavors:

bitter, earthy

Food Matches:

Cheese: Pepper Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Foie Gras, Pheasant with red currant gravy, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Ham, Pork w/Sauerkraut
Sauces: Spicy Sauce, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus w/Hollandaise, Onion Tart

Gewürztraminer:

(geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner)—This grape makes a deep-colored, full-bodied, soft white wine with aromas and flavors of roses and lychee fruit. Classically a dry wine from France’s Alsace region, there are other excellent wines available from Germany, Austria, California, Oregon and New York.


Columbia Valley:

The Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the largest in the state of Washington. It includes the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and Horse Heaven Hill AVAs within its boundaries.

Sweet-and-Sour Pork

Rated

Ingredients

3 small tomatoes
Half a lemon, sliced
1 small stalk celery, diced
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp julienned peeled ginger
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 lb. pork butt, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup flour
5 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetable oil
1 cup diced fresh pineapple

Preparation

1. Pour 2 cups water into a medium pot. Chop 1 tomato and add to pot. Add lemon, celery, onions, and ginger, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Add pineapple juice, vinegar, tomato sauce, and sugar. Mix well, then simmer for 30 minutes more.

2. Meanwhile, season pork with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set aside for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together flour, 4 tbsp. cornstarch, and enough water (about 1/2 cup) to make a smooth batter. Pour oil into a skillet to a depth of 1 1/2" and heat over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°. Dip pork in batter, shake off excess, then fry in batches until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

3. Quarter remaining 2 tomatoes and set aside. Combine remaining 1 tbsp. cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water in a small bowl and mix well. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add pineapple to sauce, cook for 30 seconds, then add quartered tomatoes and pork. Heat through, then serve with white rice, if you like.

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 571 Calories from Fat: 236

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 26.17g
40%  
Carbohydrates 56.58g
18%  
Dietary Fiber 1.37g
5%  
Saturated Fat 8.94g
44%  
Calories 570.71kcal
28%  
Cholesterol 100.64mg
33%  
Protein 26.66g
44%  
Sodium 181.45mg
7%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
28%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.