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Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Beckmen Vineyards
Region:

Santa Ynez Valley, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

earth

2004: CGCW Rating: 83

2002: Tanzer Rating: 89
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

citrus, gooseberry, grapefruit, minerals, pineapple, spicy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Texture:

chewy, dense

2001: Tanzer Rating: 89
Flavors:

herbal

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean
Complexity:

straightforward
Flavors:

oak, peach, sour

2001: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Texture:

creamy

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.

Salvalai Valpolicella Classico

Attributes:
Producer:

Salvalai
Region:

Valpolicella Classico, Italy
Varietal:

Corvina Veronese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce
Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
Spicy Food: Mexican & South American
Vegetables: Tomato Mozzarella Basil

Alain Paret Les Larmes du Pere

Attributes:
Producer:

Alain Paret
Region:

Saint Joseph, France
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium body

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Mediterranean Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 tomatoes
1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, diced

Preparation

1 To make the dressing, pour the balsamic vinegar into a bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil. Once the oil has been incorporated, mix in the finely chopped garlic and basil leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2 Using a sharp knife, remove the stem ends from the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and place in a large salad bowl. Dice the avocados into large cubes and add to the tomatoes. Add the mozzarella cheese slices.

3 Add the dressing and gently mix together. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve at once with crusty bread.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.

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: 540 Calories from Fat: 81
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 9g
13%  
Carbohydrates 12g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%  
Saturated Fat 10.8g
54%  
Calories 540kcal
27%  
Cholesterol 24.3mg
8%  
Protein 9g
15%  
Sodium 339.7mg
14%  
Calcium
5%  
Iron
2%  
Vitamin A
29%  
Vitamin C
45%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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