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Montinore Gewurztraminer

Attributes:
Producer:

Montinore Vineyards
Region:

Willamette Valley, United States
Varietal:

Gewurztraminer
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Flavors:

grapefruit, orange peel, rose petal

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

citrus, grapefruit, lime, mineral, stone
Texture:

delicate

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean
Compliments:

fragrant
Flavors:

citrus, spicy

2000: Tastings Rating: 80
Acidity:

zesty
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

racy
Fruit:

ripe

1999: Tastings Rating: 86
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

citrus, lychee, spicy

1998: Tastings Rating: 88
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

lychee, spice

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Body:

light
Complexity:

supple

1996: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

crisp
Flavors:

grapefruit, litchi

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.


Willamette Valley:

Stretches from Portland in the north to Eugene in the south. A majority of the Willamette Valley vineyards lie on the foothills of the Coast Range that forms the western edge of the valley.

Evans & Tate Reseve Chardonnay

Attributes:
Producer:

Evans & Tate
Region:

Margaret River, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

pear, pepper, stone

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

lean
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

green apple, pear, ripe fruit, smoky, toasty oak

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Garlic Shrimp, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Lobster Salad, Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Glazed Duck, Goose, Roast Game Hen, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Pork, Veal
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado

Chardonnay:

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.


Margaret River:

In Western Australia, this temperate coastal area is producing superbly elegant wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnays, and Sémillons.

Croft Vintage Porto

Attributes:
Producer:

Croft
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Vintage Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Complexity:

opulent, rich
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

blackberries, cherries, jammy, pepper, raisin, spices
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 96
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

flowers
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

creamy, thick

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88
Compliments:

powerful
Texture:

round, velvety

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

grapey, roses, tar
Fruit:

sweet

2000: Tanzer Rating: 91(+?)
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

suave
Compliments:

stylish
Flavors:

blueberry, graphite, violet

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Aromas:

spring flowers
Flavors:

blackberries, lead pencil
Fruit:

concentrated, fruity, sweet

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 96
Body:

full-bodied

1994: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich

Food Matches:
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.


Vintage Port:

Vintage Port, a fortified Portuguese wine, is the best known and most sought after type of port. Made from a mixture of red grapes, it is produced only in good years when conditions are favorable for the production of a fine wine. The decision to declare a vintage is made by each individual port house and all the grapes included come from top vineyards in that vintage. Vintage ports are aged in barrels for a maximum of two and half years and then require another 10 to 30 years in the bottle before they are ready. Since they are aged in barrels for only a short time, they retain their dark red color and full-bodied strong fruit flavor. Younger vintage ports remain exuberant and powerful, while the older varieties have more finesse and integration, a result of the slow maturation process. To maintain its intensity, Vintage Port is neither fined nor filtered and throws a great deal of sediment as it matures and must be decanted. The flagship style of port, Vintage Port represents only 2-3 % of the total Port production. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Smoked Chicken Salad With Fruit

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp honey
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp grated lime zest
1/2 large ripe papaya, peeled and sliced (12 ounces)
2 medium plums, sliced very thin
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
8 cups Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, tough stems removed
6 oz skinless smoked chicken breast, cut into julienne strips
2 tbsp sliced natural almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, the oil, honey, red pepper flakes and lime zest.

2. In a large bowl, combine the papaya, plums, plum tomatoes, scallions, ginger and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice.

3. Add the lettuce and watercress to the fruit mixture, along with 3 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat.

4. Add the smoked chicken to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Divide the greens and fruit mixture among 4 plates. Top with the smoked chicken and sprinkle with the almonds.

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: 160 Calories from Fat: 59
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 6.6g
10%  
Carbohydrates 14.61g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 3.44g
13%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
4%  
Calories 160.45kcal
8%  
Cholesterol 24.66mg
8%  
Protein 12.85g
21%  
Sodium 38.44mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
93%  
Vitamin C
100%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.