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Alto Moncayo Aquilon

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Alto Moncayo
Region:

Campo de Borja, Spain
Varietal:

Grenache
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 94

Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

blackberry, candied, cherry, mineral, minerals, raspberry, red berry, rose, smoky, spices
Fruit:

sweet

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

Grenache:

Originally from Spain, this grape comes in both red-wine and white-wine varieties and is often associated with France’s southern Rhone Valley. The Grenache grape does well in hot, dry regions, and its strong stalk makes it well suited for windy conditions. It ripens with very high sugar levels and can produce wines with high alcohol content. Grenache wines are sweet, fruity, and very low in tannins. They are usually lacking in color, except in growing areas where yields are low. In Spain Grenache is widely planted in Navarra as well as in many of the hotter areas of the country. In southern France Grenache is widely cultivated in the areas around Languedoc- RoussillonRousellon, Provence, and the southern Rhone. It is also extensively grown in Algeria, Australia, Corsica, Israel, Morocco, Sardinia and California's central valley. Red Grenache wines are usually blended with other varieties: trempranillo in Spain and cinsaut and carignan in France. It’s the primary grape in chateauneuf-du-pape as well as in several rose wines.

Infinitus Syrah

Attributes:
Producer:

Infinitus
Region:

Spain
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Spain:

This mountainous country possesses more vineyard land than any other country on earth, and ranks third in wine production after France and Italy. Spain is best known for its red Riojas and its Sherries, however other wines and regions are quickly gaining notoriety. Like France, Spain divides wine into categories; table wine at the bottom level and quality wine at the top, with a large emphasis on geographical origin. VdM (Vino de Mesa) is a basic table wine. VC (Vino Comarcal) wines are a level up. VdlT (Vino de la Tierra) refers to one of the country’s 25 distinct regions, and each wine possesses a local character. At the top level, only about fifty wines are considered DO (Denominacion de Origen). These wines come from the best-known regions and are the equivalent of France’s Appellation Contrôlée. DOC (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) is reserved for wines that adhere to the most stringent regulations. So far, Rioja is the only wine to gain the Calificada classification.


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.

Castano 'Solanera' Vinas Viejas

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Castano
Region:

Yecla, Spain
Varietal:

Monastrell
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Flavors:

cherry, dark fruit, mocha, raspberry, smoky
Fruit:

juicy

2004: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

fresh
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

deep, suave
Flavors:

licorice, minerals, redcurrant, spices, strawberry
Fruit:

juicy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

fragrant

2004: Tanzer Rating: 90
Flavors:

blackberry, blueberry, oak, smoke, spice box

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Flavors:

black cherry, licorice, smoky
Fruit:

ripe

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Flavors:

blackberry, chocolate, licorice, minerals, oak
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

dense, glycerin

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

light
Flavors:

blackberry, chocolate, earthy
Fruit:

juicy
Texture:

creamy, dense

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

Glazed Carrots

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
3 cups chopped carrots
1 tsp butter
1 tbsp honey
Nutmeg to taste

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook, covered, over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Drain.

2. Add the honey and butter to the hot saucepan, and stir until they are melted together. Add the carrots and gently toss. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 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: Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 64 Calories from Fat: 11
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 1.2g
1%  
Carbohydrates 13.6g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 2.9g
11%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
3%  
Calories 64.2kcal
3%  
Cholesterol 2.5mg
0%  
Protein < 1g
1%  
Sodium 66.9mg
2%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
231%  
Vitamin C
9%  
*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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