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Franz Hirtzberger 'Rotes Tor' Gruner Veltliner Add
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Franz Hirtzberger 'Rotes Tor' Gruner Veltliner

Attributes:
Producer:

Franz Hirtzberger
Region:

Wachau, Other
Varietal:

Gruner Veltliner
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 92
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

grapefruit, melon, minerals, pepper
Fruit:

ripe

2006: Tanzer Rating: 91
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

apple, grapefruit, orange
Fruit:

concentrated, ripe

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

flowers, herb, herbs, mineral
Fruit:

juicy, sweet

2005: Tanzer Rating: 93
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

apricot, green apple, honey, peach, peppery
Texture:

creamy

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

apple, apricot, herbs
Texture:

delicate

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Flavors:

grapefruit, mineral, nutmeg, peach, smoke, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

almond, beet, cinnamon, grapefruit, pineapple, spicy
Fruit:

juicy

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Bouillabaisse, Smoked Salmon
Spicy Food: Asian, Pad Thai

Gruner Veltliner:

Native to Austria, Gruner Vetliner is a pale dry white with flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, but predominantly apple or white pepper. Floral aromas accompany this answer to the question: “What can we drink with this asparagus?”

Cavit Riesling

Attributes:
Producer:

Cavit
Region:

Pavia or Provincia di Pavia, Italy
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1994: Tastings Rating: 80
Acidity:

soft
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Compliments:

pleasant

Food Matches:
Herbs & Spices: Ginger
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Asian, Sushi
Vegetables: Pumpkin Soup

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.

De Loach Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

De Loach Vineyards
Region:

Russian River Valley, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Flavors:

citrus, melon, spearmint

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

lime, pear, vanilla

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

apple, citrus

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

tangy

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Flavors:

herb, vanilla
Fruit:

good concentration

1998: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

lively
Flavors:

licorice, minerals, peach
Fruit:

juicy, ripe
Texture:

round

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

herb flavors, melon

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Compliments:

tasty

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.

Thai Chicken, Basil, and Chili Stir-fry

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch fresh basil (2 cups leaves)
1/4 cup Chicken Stock
2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tsp sugar or honey
1/4 to 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
1 to 4 jalapeño or Thai chilies, thinly sliced
6 oz Asian eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced on the diagonal
6 oz snow peas, stems and strings removed

Preparation

1. Wash and dry the chicken breasts and trim off any fat. Cut the chicken breasts across the grain on the diagonal into 1/4-inch strips. Cut these strips into 2-inch pieces. Wash, dry, and stem the basil.

2. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Just before serving, heat a nonstick wok or frying pan over high heat. Swirl in the oil. Add the garlic, scallion whites, and chilies and stir-fry until fragrant but not brown, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken, eggplant, and snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, scallion greens, and sauce and continue stir-frying until the chicken is cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Note: This dish is supposed to be a little soupy. Serve it in bowls over rice.

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: 271 Calories from Fat: 70
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 7.82g
12%  
Carbohydrates 10.88g
3%  
Dietary Fiber 3.91g
15%  
Saturated Fat 1.63g
8%  
Calories 271.05kcal
13%  
Cholesterol 96.39mg
32%  
Protein 38.11g
63%  
Sodium 782.83mg
32%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
5%  
Vitamin A
43%  
Vitamin C
53%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.