Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 'Herrenweg de Turckheim' Riesling

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Region:

Alsace, France
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Compliments:

powerful

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Flavors:

citrus, ginger, honey, smoke, spice

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

tasty, well-balanced

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied

2002: Tanzer Rating: 90-91
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

apple, clove
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

apricot, citrus, mineral, pineapple

2001: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

bright
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

nectarine, peach, spicy, stone fruits
Fruit:

concentrated

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Aromas:

*-scented, floral
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

spicy
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet
Texture:

fleshy

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Curry
Poultry & Eggs: Foie Gras
Red Meat: Pork w/Sauerkraut
Sauces: Sweet & Sour Sauce
Spicy Food: Asian, Pho
Vegetables: Artichokes, Onion Tart

Alsace:

(ahl zas) Just across the Rhine River from Germany, this region in northeastern France produces wines that are unique in many ways. They are made with grapes native to Germany; their bottles are graceful and long-necked; they are relatively inexpensive; and their labels carry the names of the grape as well as the place-name. Alsace Riesling is far drier than its German counterpart, although it has a fruity aroma. IT can be enjoyed young, but a good Riesling will age and improve for ten or more years. Alsace Pinot Blanc is a light-bodied wine that can be extremely dry or medium-dry. Tokay Pinot Gris is made from the Pinot Gris grape, known more famously in Italy as Pinot Grigio. In Alsace these wines are rich, spicy, and full-bodied and a good match with spicy meat dishes as well as sweet and sour flavors. In Alsace, the Gewurztraminer grape makes wines that are spicy, intense, low in acidity and high in alcohol.


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.

Les Vignerons de Buzet Renaissance

Attributes:
Producer:

Les Vignerons de Buzet
Region:

Buzet, France
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Sauces: Sweet & Sour Sauce

Fetzer 'Valley Oaks' Gewurztraminer

Attributes:
Producer:

Fetzer Vineyards
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Gewurztraminer
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

crisp, tangy
Aromas:

floral, stone fruit
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

apple, honey, peach, spicy
Fruit:

fruity, ripe, sweet

2005: Tastings Rating: 86
Flavors:

grapefruit, pear

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

apricot, nutty, pear
Fruit:

sweet

2003: Tastings Rating: 86
Aromas:

lanolin
Body:

medium-bodied

2003: Tastings Rating: 82
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

earth

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.


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.

Sweet-and-Sour Pork

Rated

Ingredients

3 small tomatoes
Half a lemon, sliced
1 small stalk celery, diced
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp julienned peeled ginger
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 lb. pork butt, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup flour
5 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetable oil
1 cup diced fresh pineapple

Preparation

1. Pour 2 cups water into a medium pot. Chop 1 tomato and add to pot. Add lemon, celery, onions, and ginger, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Add pineapple juice, vinegar, tomato sauce, and sugar. Mix well, then simmer for 30 minutes more.

2. Meanwhile, season pork with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set aside for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together flour, 4 tbsp. cornstarch, and enough water (about 1/2 cup) to make a smooth batter. Pour oil into a skillet to a depth of 1 1/2" and heat over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°. Dip pork in batter, shake off excess, then fry in batches until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

3. Quarter remaining 2 tomatoes and set aside. Combine remaining 1 tbsp. cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water in a small bowl and mix well. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add pineapple to sauce, cook for 30 seconds, then add quartered tomatoes and pork. Heat through, then serve with white rice, if you like.

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: 570 Calories from Fat: 236
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 26.17g
40%  
Carbohydrates 56.58g
18%  
Dietary Fiber 1.37g
5%  
Saturated Fat 8.94g
44%  
Calories 570.71kcal
28%  
Cholesterol 100.64mg
33%  
Protein 26.66g
44%  
Sodium 181.45mg
7%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
28%  
*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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