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Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Add
Corino Barolo 'Vigneto Roncaglie' Add
Manzone 'Le Gramolere' Barolo Add
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Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay

Attributes:
Producer:

Casa Lapostolle
Region:

Casablanca Valley, Other
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

medium-weight
Flavors:

apple, pear, toast

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

ripe acidity
Flavors:

pear, toast

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

medium-weight

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

fat, fresh, tangy
Flavors:

peach, tangerine

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

pear, toast
Texture:

creamy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

pear

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Flavors:

apple, candied, cinnamon, peach, pear, peppery, pineapple
Fruit:

ripe

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

honey, pear, toast

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Ceviche
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Eggplant, Mushrooms, Peppers

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.


Casablanca Valley:

Casablanca Valley is one of the newest regions in Chile. Northwest of Santiago and less than 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Casablanca Valley is a prime area for cool climate grapes. The area was discovered when Pablo Morandé, who was then working for Chilean giant Concha y Toro, started looking for a growing environment similar to Carneros. Planting in the valley expanded rapidly in the 1990s, yet there are few wineries based there. Most of the roughly 10,000 acres of vineyards are farmed by wineries based elsewhere in Chile or by private growers. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot noir and merlot are also in the region.

Corino Barolo 'Vigneto Roncaglie'

Attributes:
Producer:

Corino
Region:

Piedmont, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Nebbiolo:

This noble variety from Italy is used primarily in Barolo and Barbaresco, two Piedmontese wines. It is a powerful, lusty grape, high in both tannin and acidity but balanced by an ample alcoholic content. Its color can be deep when the wine is young, but orangey tinges can develop within a few years. Its complex aroma is fruity, earthy, woodsy, herbal and floral.


Piedmont:

Located in the northwest cuff of the “boot,” Piedmont is home to the famous Nebbiolo grape. Barolo and Barbaresco, two of the world’s great red wines, are made from Nebbiolo grapes in the Langhe hills around Alba. Both are DOCG wines named after the village in which it is produced. Less expensive red wines include Dolcetta, Barbera, and softer versions of Nebbiolo. White wines are less well known in Piedmont, but two interesting whites are Gavi, which is dry and fairly acidic, and Arneis, a medium-dry wine with a rich texture.

Manzone 'Le Gramolere' Barolo

Attributes:
Producer:

Manzone
Region:

Piedmont, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherry, strawberry, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 95
Body:

full-bodied, light
Flavors:

cedar, ripe fruit, spices

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 90

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 93
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

cinnamon, spices

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 95

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 93

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

blackberries, minerals, tobacco
Texture:

chunky

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

ripe fruit, spices

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Nebbiolo:

This noble variety from Italy is used primarily in Barolo and Barbaresco, two Piedmontese wines. It is a powerful, lusty grape, high in both tannin and acidity but balanced by an ample alcoholic content. Its color can be deep when the wine is young, but orangey tinges can develop within a few years. Its complex aroma is fruity, earthy, woodsy, herbal and floral.


Piedmont:

Located in the northwest cuff of the “boot,” Piedmont is home to the famous Nebbiolo grape. Barolo and Barbaresco, two of the world’s great red wines, are made from Nebbiolo grapes in the Langhe hills around Alba. Both are DOCG wines named after the village in which it is produced. Less expensive red wines include Dolcetta, Barbera, and softer versions of Nebbiolo. White wines are less well known in Piedmont, but two interesting whites are Gavi, which is dry and fairly acidic, and Arneis, a medium-dry wine with a rich texture.

Deviled Eggs

Rated

Ingredients

12 eggs, hard-boiled
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or a little more; the eggs need to be rather moist)
2 tsp dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
3 dashes tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
Pimento strips (a type of red pepper; sold in various sizes of glass jars) or minced parsley for garnish

Preparation

Shell eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, keeping egg whites intact, and in medium bowl mash yolks with remaining ingredients except pimento strips and parsley, using a fork. Spoon into egg whites. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate until needed.

Yield

Serves 24

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 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 24
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 51 Calories from Fat: 50
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 5.58g
8%  
Carbohydrates < 1g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
4%  
Calories 51.33kcal
2%  
Protein < 1g
1%  
Sodium 2.08mg
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.