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Johannes Egberts Reisling Kabinett

Attributes:
Producer:

Johannes Egberts
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.


Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Alexander Valley 'New Gewurz'

Attributes:
Producer:

Alexander Valley Vineyards
Region:

North Coast, United States
Varietal:

Gewurztraminer
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tastings Rating: 90
Acidity:

tangy, tart
Body:

medium body
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

banana, citrus, coconut, lemon, lychee, mandarin orange, nutmeg, spicy

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 82
Flavors:

apple, lime

2003: Tastings Rating: 90
Texture:

thin, watery

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Flavors:

spices, stone fruits

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

clean, crisp

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Acidity:

tangy
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

melon, mineral, pear, plum, spicy

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Fruit:

fruity

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Flavors:

grapefruit

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.

Dr. Fischer Riesling Spätlese Ockfener Bockstein

Attributes:
Producer:

Dr. Fischer
Region:

Ockfener Bockstein, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Spätlese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Smoked Chicken Salad With Fruit

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp honey
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp grated lime zest
1/2 large ripe papaya, peeled and sliced (12 ounces)
2 medium plums, sliced very thin
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
8 cups Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, tough stems removed
6 oz skinless smoked chicken breast, cut into julienne strips
2 tbsp sliced natural almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, the oil, honey, red pepper flakes and lime zest.

2. In a large bowl, combine the papaya, plums, plum tomatoes, scallions, ginger and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice.

3. Add the lettuce and watercress to the fruit mixture, along with 3 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat.

4. Add the smoked chicken to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Divide the greens and fruit mixture among 4 plates. Top with the smoked chicken and sprinkle with the almonds.

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: 160 Calories from Fat: 59
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 6.6g
10%  
Carbohydrates 14.61g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 3.44g
13%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
4%  
Calories 160.45kcal
8%  
Cholesterol 24.66mg
8%  
Protein 12.85g
21%  
Sodium 38.44mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
93%  
Vitamin C
100%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.