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Eos Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Add
Twisted Zin 'Old Vine' Zinfandel Add
Roccadoro Pinot Grigio Add
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Eos Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

Eos Estate Winery
Region:

Paso Robles, United States
Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: CGCW Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

vanilla

2004: Tastings Rating: 87
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

elegant, well-balanced
Flavors:

black fruit, oak, vanilla
Fruit:

shallow, sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

bright
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

peppery, raspberry
Fruit:

juicy

2001: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

high acidity, soft

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Compliments:

tasty

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

black currant, herb, plum

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Provolone
Fish or Shellfish: Sea Bass
Herbs & Spices: Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Game, Kidney, Roast Beef, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Carpaccio
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Potatoes, Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Cabernet Sauvignon:

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.

Twisted Zin 'Old Vine' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Twisted Wine Cellars
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

Zinfandel:

One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.


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.

Roccadoro Pinot Grigio

Attributes:
Producer:

Roccadoro
Region:

Venezie, Italy
Varietal:

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...)
Poultry & Eggs: Frittata
Red Meat: Proscuitto with figs and melon
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Salad

Pinot Grigio:

(pee noh GREE joe)—also known as Pinot Gris, is grown mostly in northeastern Italy but is also found in Germany (where it is called Rülander), Alsace, Oregon and California. It is deeper in color than other white grapes and has a medium body and low acidity.


Venezie:

Venezie is the region which encompasses three regions; Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Fruili-Venezia Giulia. The climate in this region is influenced by the Alps which the Venezie vineyards are on the sunny side. Growing conditions in the region range from cool at high altitudes to warm near the Adriatic Sea and along the valley of the rivers that flow though it. Although the culture of the Venezie, like the name, was determined by the ancient Venetian Republic, strong influences can be felt other nations that have come and gone from the area. This resulted is an assortment of domestic and imported grape varieties. This array of vines allow for fine whites and reds ranging from the young and simple to the aged and complex.

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1 Roasted Red Pepper chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Oregano to taste
1/2 head lettuce, washed and chopped

Preparation

Combine the pepper with the cheese, tossing to mix. Season with oregano. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Yield

Makes 4 servings