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Bodegas Fontana 'Mesta' Tempranillo Add
Blandy's 5-Yr Bual Add
Penfolds 'Koonunga Hill' Shiraz Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Bodegas Fontana 'Mesta' Tempranillo

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Fontana
Region:

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Blandy's 5-Yr Bual

Attributes:
Producer:

Blandy's
Region:

Madeira, Other
Varietal:

Bual
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

caramel, honey

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Chocolate, Custards, Créme Brulee, Nutty Desserts, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums

Madeira:

Madeira is a fortified Portuguese wine made in the Madeira Islands. The wine is produced in a variety of styles ranging from dry wines which can be consumed on their own as an aperitif, to sweet wines more usually consumed with dessert. Cheaper versions are often flavored with salt and pepper for use in cooking. The islands of Madeira have a long winemaking history dating back to the Age of Exploration when Madeira was a standard port of call for ships heading to the New World or East Indies. To prevent the wine from spoiling, neutral grape spirits were added. On the long sea voyages, the wines would be exposed to excessive heat and movement which transformed the flavor of the wine as the wine producers of Madeira found out when an unsold shipment of wine returned to the islands after a round trip. Today, Madeira is noted for its unique winemaking process which involves heating the wine up to temperatures as high as 140°F for an extended period of time and deliberately exposing the wine to some levels of oxidation. Due to this unique process, Madeira is a very robust wine that can be quite long lived even after being opened.

Penfolds 'Koonunga Hill' Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Penfolds Wines
Region:

Southeastern Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, lively
Flavors:

blueberry, spice

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

berry, blueberry, plum
Fruit:

juicy

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

blackberry, spicy, toasty oak

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Flavors:

raspberry, red plum
Texture:

smooth

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Complexity:

straightforward
Texture:

round

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

soft

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Flavors:

bacon, black fruit, coffee, grapey
Fruit:

fruity

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

berry, currant, leather, plum, spice, toasty oak, vanilla

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille

Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Green Chile Salsa

Rated

Ingredients

3 large plum tomatoes, diced
4 oz chopped green chili
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon Cliantro leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl, toss and mix well.

Use immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Yield

Makes 1 to 2 cup

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 1 to 2 cup
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 149 Calories from Fat: 63
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 7g
10%  
Carbohydrates 36g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 6g
30%  
Calories 149kcal
7%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 13g
21%  
Sodium 161mg
6%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
16%  
Vitamin A
19%  
Vitamin C
410%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.