Moccagatta Bric Balin Add
Finca Torremilanos Cyclo Add
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Add
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Moccagatta Bric Balin

Attributes:
Producer:

Moccagatta
Region:

Barbaresco, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

licorice, ripe fruit, smoke, tar, toasted oak
Fruit:

sweet

2001: Tanzer Rating: 89(+?)
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

complex, rich
Flavors:

cherry, gunflint, minerals, plum, redcurrant, smoke, spices
Fruit:

concentrated

2001: Tanzer Rating: 89(+?)
Flavors:

mint, nutty, oak, raspberry, spicy
Fruit:

juicy, sweet
Texture:

strong, thick

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Aromas:

spicy nose
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

cinnamon, ripe cherry, roses
Texture:

tough

2000: Tanzer Rating: 91
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

nutty, oak, plum, spicy

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

anise, cherries, mocha, tar
Texture:

thick

1999: Tanzer Rating: 92
Complexity:

complex nose, opulent
Flavors:

nutty, oak, plum, redcurrant, rose petal, tobacco

1999: Tanzer Rating: 89-92
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

black cherry, currant, violet
Fruit:

concentrated, fruity, ripe
Texture:

silky

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

Barbaresco:

This robust red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy is full bodied, high in tannins, acidity, and alcohol. Aromas are suggestive of tar, violets, roses, strawberries, even truffles. Very similar to, if a little less full-bodied than, Barolo, it traditionally needs to be aged for at least three years in the winery (five years if it is a Reserva), but benefits from additional aging. More recent vintages are fruitier in flavor, often a bit oaky, and may be ready to drink as soon as two to five years after release.


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.

Finca Torremilanos Cyclo

Attributes:
Producer:

Finca Torremilanos
Region:

Ribera del Duero, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

blackberry, licorice, mineral, smoke, toast, vanilla

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

fragrant
Flavors:

blackberry, blueberry, new oak
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

blackberry, licorice, mineral, oak, spice box, toast, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 94

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

Ribera del Duero:

a region in north central Spain (south of Rioja) known primarily for its Vega Sicilia but is now producing terrific wines from Tempranillo grapes.


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.

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Spy Valley
Region:

Marlborough, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright, tangy
Compliments:

fragrant

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

lively acidity
Compliments:

racy

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright, lively
Flavors:

lime, pear

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

fresh, zesty
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

grapefruit, rubbery
Fruit:

juicy

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

flint, grapefruit, melon, peppery, pineapple
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

grapefruit, lime
Texture:

fairly dense

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

tangy
Compliments:

racy

2003: Tanzer Rating: 91
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

lime, mineral
Fruit:

concentrated, ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: Vinaigrette
Vegetables: Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.


Marlborough:

When the first growers planted grapes in Marlborough in the 1970s (there is evidence of plantings as early as 1870s), it is unlikely they would have foreseen the extent of the growth and fame that the region’s wine industry would achieve, based upon a single varietal called Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zest fruit flavours of the first Marlborough wines, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, captured the imagination of the country's winemakers as well as international wine commentators and consumers and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development. Worldwide interest in Marlborough wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc, has continued to fuel that regional wine boom.

Thai Citrus-Grilled Chicken

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup coconut milk (or more)
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp sugar
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tbsp ground corriander

Preparation

Place the coriander root, pepper, fish sauce, coconut milk, turmeric, sweetener, citrus, and garlic in a food processor and puree to use as a marinade. Submerge the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Whenever you're ready, grill it over high heat, turning chicken, till you get it right.

Yield

2

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 324 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10.04g
15%  
Carbohydrates 2.69g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%  
Saturated Fat 7.11g
35%  
Calories 324.91kcal
16%  
Cholesterol 131.54mg
43%  
Protein 53.61g
89%  
Sodium 847.16mg
35%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
6%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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