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      Lecompte 12-Yr Calvados Pays D'Auge

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Lecompte
      Region:

      Calvados Pays d'Auge, France
      Varietal:

      Dry White Table Wine
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      Food Matches:
      Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey
      Sauces: Cream Sauce with herbs, Sweet & Sour Sauce

      Domaine Zind Humbrecht 'Herrenweg de Turckheim' Pinot Gris

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Domaine Zind Humbrecht
      Region:

      Alsace, France
      Varietal:

      Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      2005: WineSpectator Rating: 92
      Complexity:

      opulent

      2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91
      Flavors:

      mineral, smoky, spice, stony

      2003: WineSpectator Rating: 89
      Flavors:

      mineral, pear, smoke, spice

      2002: WineSpectator Rating: 88
      Complexity:

      rich

      2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
      Complexity:

      opulent, rich
      Compliments:

      powerful
      Flavors:

      grapefruit, peach, smoke, stone
      Fruit:

      sweet

      2001: WineSpectator Rating: 91
      Complexity:

      focused, rich
      Flavors:

      apricot, smoky, stone

      2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
      Complexity:

      complex
      Compliments:

      well-balanced
      Flavors:

      spices

      1999: WineSpectator Rating: 89
      Flavors:

      caramel, mineral, smoke

      Food Matches:
      Cheese: Fondue
      Red Meat: Bacon, Pork Shoulder Roast
      Sauces: Sweet & Sour Sauce
      Vegetables: Asparagus w/Hollandaise, Salad

      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.


      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.

      Georges Duboeuf Chardonnay

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Georges Duboeuf
      Region:

      Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
      Varietal:

      Chardonnay
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      NV: WineSpectator Rating: 83
      Body:

      lean

      2001: WineAdvocate Rating: (84-86)
      Complexity:

      focused

      2000: WineSpectator Rating: 84
      Body:

      medium-bodied
      Flavors:

      apple, buttery, pear

      1997: Tastings Rating: 83
      Acidity:

      crisp, zesty
      Body:

      light, medium-bodied

      1996: Tastings Rating: 80
      Acidity:

      bright, clean
      Flavors:

      apple, spicy notes

      1995: WineSpectator Rating: 85
      Acidity:

      crisp
      Complexity:

      focused

      1995: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
      Acidity:

      crisp
      Body:

      light-bodied, medium body
      Flavors:

      apple, earthy, mineral, spice

      1994: WineSpectator Rating: 86
      Acidity:

      clean
      Compliments:

      well-balanced

      Food Matches:
      Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey
      Sauces: Cream Sauce with herbs, Sweet & Sour Sauce

      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.

      Crab Dip

      Rated

      Ingredients

      8 oz crabmeat
      1 bunch green onions with tops, finely chopped
      1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
      1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
      1-1/2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried leaf tarragon
      1/2 cup light sour cream
      2 tbsp mayonnaise
      2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or to taste
      Hot pepper sauce to taste
      Raw vegetables to serve

      Preparation

      Drain crabmeat well. Pick out any bits of shell or cartilage, and flake crabmeat, Combine crabmeat, onions, bell pepper, celery, and tarragon in a medium-size bowl.

      Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours for flavors to blend. If dip is too thick, stir in a little milk. Spoon dip into a serving bowl. Serve with vegetables.

      Yield

      Serves 2

      Nutrition Facts

      Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
      Serving Size: 1
      Number of Servings: Serves 2
      Amount Per Serving:
      Calories: 23 Calories from Fat: 14
      Amount per Serving
      % Daily Value*  
      Amount per Serving
      % Daily Value*  
      Total Fat 1.5g
      2%  
      Carbohydrates < 1g
      0%  
      Dietary Fiber < 1g
      0%  
      Saturated Fat < 1g
      3%  
      Calories 23.1kcal
      1%  
      Cholesterol 7.6mg
      2%  
      Protein 1.6g
      2%  
      Sodium 25.1mg
      1%  
      Calcium
      0%  
      Iron
      0%  
      Vitamin A
      3%  
      Vitamin C
      14%  
      *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.