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Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes

Attributes:
Producer:

Château Roumieu-Lacoste
Region:

Sauternes, France
Varietal:

Sauternes Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Aromas:

funky
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

apricot, spicy

1990: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

butterscotch, lemon, orange, spice, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet

1990: WineSpectator Rating: 89

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Sauterne:

This famous French appellation produces some of the most outstanding sweet wines in the world. Situated within the Graves district of Bordeaux, the area includes the five communes of Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac, and Sauternes. The dominant grape in Sauternes is Sémillon, although the final blend generally includes some Sauvignon Blanc and, occasionally, small amounts of Muscadelle. In good vintages, this appellation is the lucky recipient of the right climatic conditions to infect the grapes with botrytis cinerea (noble rot). This beneficial mold causes the grapes to shrivel, leaving sugar-laden fruit full of rich, concentrated flavors. The best Sauternes wines come from low-yielding vines that have been hand-picked to ensure that the grapes are not culled before reaching the perfect degree of required ripeness. The resulting classic Sauternes wine is rich and sweet—the botrytis cinerea contributes a desirable honeyed and complex nature to both the aroma and flavor.

Firestone Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Firestone
Region:

Santa Ynez Valley, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 84
Body:

light
Complexity:

muddled

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

cherry, grass
Fruit:

fruity

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, fresh, tangy
Body:

light

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

crisp, tangy, tart
Flavors:

grass, lemon, lime skin

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, crisp, fresh, lively

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean, zesty

2000: Tastings Rating: 81
Acidity:

clean, soft
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

cinnamon, citrus, honey, vanilla

1999: Tastings Rating: 81
Acidity:

tart
Body:

medium-bodied

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, 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.


Santa Ynez Valley:

In Santa Barbara County, this was the set, and location of shooting for the movie "Sideways". Located in the central coast of California, the region runs east to west along the river surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Rafael Mountains. The very cool temperatures on the coast become progressively warmer as the valley moves inland.

Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Glazebrook
Region:

Marlborough, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

lemon, orange, pepper, smoky

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Acidity:

tang
Body:

solid

2003: Tastings Rating: 90
Acidity:

tangy
Flavors:

mineral, pepper, smoke

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

lively
Compliments:

distinctive

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

lime

2002: WineNews Rating: 92
Acidity:

clean, crisp, fresh
Flavors:

herbs, melon, pepper, stone fruits

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Compliments:

nicely polished

2000: Tanzer Rating: 85
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

butterscotch, grass, mint, smoke

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.

Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Rated

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, peeled and very thinly sliced
Salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
chopped fresh dill

Preparation

1. In a colander, place the cucumber slices one layer at a time, lightly salting each layer. Put a plate weighted with a heavy object on top of the slices, then place the colander over a bowl to catch the water that drains from the cucumbers. Refrigerate.

2. In a saucepan, heat the vinegar, sugar, and red onion over low heat until the sugar dissolves--this shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, cool, and refrigerate.

3. Remove the cucumbers from the refrigerator, and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and add to the onion mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 more hours.

4. Drain the cucumbers and onions, reserving 5 tablespoons of the liquid. Toss the cucumbers with the reserved liquid and garnish with the chopped fresh dill.

Yield

SERVES 6

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: SERVES 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 38 Calories from Fat: 0
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat < 1g
0%  
Carbohydrates 10.69g
3%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
0%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
0%  
Calories 37.85kcal
1%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein < 1g
0%  
Sodium < 1mg
0%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.