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Cartlidge and Browne Syrah Add
Fritz Pinot Noir Add
Sarget de Gruaud-Larose Saint Julien Add
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Cartlidge and Browne Syrah

Attributes:
Producer:

Cartlidge and Browne
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Complexity:

deep, opulent
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

not complex

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

blackberry

2001: CGCW Rating: 87
Flavors:

oak, spice
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

thick

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

not complex

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Grilled Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

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.


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.

Fritz Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Fritz Winery
Region:

Russian River Valley, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: CGCW Rating: 87
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

oak, red cherry

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, lively, tangy
Complexity:

rustic

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Acidity:

crisp
Flavors:

cherries, cola, meaty
Fruit:

sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Body:

lean
Complexity:

straightforward
Flavors:

cherry
Texture:

smooth

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

cedar, cherry, strawberry

2001: CGCW Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light
Complexity:

uncomplicated
Flavors:

oak, strawberries
Fruit:

ripe

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.

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose Saint Julien

Attributes:
Producer:

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose
Region:

Saint Julien, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

plummy

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Body:

lean
Flavors:

anise, blackberry, citrus, coffee, herb, oak

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Body:

lean, medium body
Flavors:

plum, spice

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

berry, blackberry, chocolate, game
Fruit:

good concentration

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Kidney, Lamb, Lamb Stew, Roast Beef, Salami, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Ratatouille

St. Julien:

A commune in the Haut Medoc district of Bordeaux. Its wines, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, are rich, flavorful, and elegant with cedary bouquets. Modern St. Julien wines can be drunk quite young, but they age well, losing some of their blackcurrant flavor and develop a tobacco-like character.

Orzo Shrimp Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb orzo
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb peeled, cooked small shrimp
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes (1 pound), cored and chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red-wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad greens (optional)
additional basil (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare Salad: Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just done. Drain and rinse thoroughly to cool. Place in large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Add remaining salad ingredients and toss.

2. Prepare Dressing: Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add dressing to salad and toss well. (Salad will hold for several hours in refrigerator, but add basil and feta cheese at last minute.)

3. Before serving, allow salad to return to room temperature. Serve in large bowl or on individual plates lined with salad greens. Garnish with additional basil.

Yield

makes 4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: makes 4 to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 548 Calories from Fat: 158
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 17.53g
26%  
Carbohydrates 61.84g
20%  
Dietary Fiber 9.91g
39%  
Saturated Fat 5.15g
25%  
Calories 547.68kcal
27%  
Cholesterol 191.29mg
63%  
Protein 38.41g
64%  
Sodium 475.37mg
19%  
Calcium
4%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
117%  
Vitamin C
138%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.