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Talus Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Talus
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Complexity:

straightforward

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

cherry, coffee, raspberries, spicy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

crisp

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83
Acidity:

clean
Compliments:

drinkable
Flavors:

cranberry, herbal, tart cherry

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Complexity:

simple

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

tart
Body:

light, solid
Flavors:

caramel, coffee, cola, mocha, raspberry, spice, tomato

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Body:

light-bodied
Complexity:

simple

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Flavors:

cherry, herb

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Pinot Noir:

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.


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.

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port

Attributes:
Producer:

Taylor Fladgate
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Vintage Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

complex, rich
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

cherries, chocolate, jammy, kirsch, licorice, molasses, raisins, rose, spices
Fruit:

sweet

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 95
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant
Texture:

dense, thick

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

ripe fruit
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 95
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

elegant, powerful
Flavors:

berries, citrus, fresh herbs, honeysuckle
Fruit:

fruity

2000: Tanzer Rating: 95(+?)
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

complex, deep
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

black fruit, cassis, dark chocolate, earth, graphite, licorice, minerals
Texture:

chewy

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Flavors:

blackberry, creme de cassis, graphite, smoke
Texture:

chewy, dense, strong

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, cherry, violet

1997: Tanzer Rating: 95(+?)
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

bitter, black cherry, black fruit, chocolate, mineral, minerally, plum, roasted meat, spices
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

Food Matches:
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.


Vintage Port:

Vintage Port, a fortified Portuguese wine, is the best known and most sought after type of port. Made from a mixture of red grapes, it is produced only in good years when conditions are favorable for the production of a fine wine. The decision to declare a vintage is made by each individual port house and all the grapes included come from top vineyards in that vintage. Vintage ports are aged in barrels for a maximum of two and half years and then require another 10 to 30 years in the bottle before they are ready. Since they are aged in barrels for only a short time, they retain their dark red color and full-bodied strong fruit flavor. Younger vintage ports remain exuberant and powerful, while the older varieties have more finesse and integration, a result of the slow maturation process. To maintain its intensity, Vintage Port is neither fined nor filtered and throws a great deal of sediment as it matures and must be decanted. The flagship style of port, Vintage Port represents only 2-3 % of the total Port production. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Villa Mt. Eden 'Fox Creek' Zinfandel Sierra Foothills

Attributes:
Producer:

Villa Mt. Eden
Region:

Sierra Foothills, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.

Warm French Bread Pudding

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup superfine sugar
6 eggs
1-3/4 cups milk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups cubed sourdough French bread
1 1/2 cups dried fruit, cubed
1/2 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The mixture will look grainy.

Add the bread cubes and the fruit to the mixture, toss, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Remove the pudding from the oven and drizzle with the maple syrup. Serve hot or warm.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 50 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 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 495 Calories from Fat: 126
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 14.05g
21%  
Carbohydrates 85.33g
28%  
Dietary Fiber 2.92g
11%  
Saturated Fat 7.91g
39%  
Calories 494.59kcal
24%  
Cholesterol 31.25mg
10%  
Protein 7.65g
12%  
Sodium 468.56mg
19%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
9%  
Vitamin C
36%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.