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      Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Add
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      Russian Hill Pinot Noir Add
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      Hamilton Russell Chardonnay

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Hamilton Russell Vineyards
      Region:

      Walker Bay, Other
      Varietal:

      Chardonnay
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      2006: Tanzer Rating: 92
      Body:

      light
      Complexity:

      suave
      Flavors:

      lime, minerals, orange, peach, spices, stone

      2006: WineSpectator Rating: 92
      Complexity:

      focused
      Flavors:

      fig, hazelnut, minerally
      Fruit:

      ripe
      Texture:

      dense, strong

      2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
      Complexity:

      deep, rich
      Flavors:

      oak, smoky

      2005: Tanzer Rating: 92
      Acidity:

      soft
      Aromas:

      stone fruit
      Complexity:

      opulent
      Flavors:

      butterscotch, citrus, honey, minerals, oak, peach, pineapple

      2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91
      Acidity:

      bright

      2003: WineSpectator Rating: 91
      Aromas:

      floral
      Complexity:

      layered
      Flavors:

      mango, pear, pineapple

      2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
      Body:

      lean
      Complexity:

      suave
      Compliments:

      stylish
      Flavors:

      oak
      Fruit:

      ripe

      2003: Tanzer Rating: 92
      Acidity:

      fat, fresh
      Flavors:

      candied, ginger, minerals, new oak, peach, toast, truffle
      Fruit:

      intensely flavored

      Food Matches:
      Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Grilled Salmon, Lobster Salad, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...)

      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.

      Vacceos Verdejo-Viura Rueda

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Vacceos
      Region:

      Rueda, Spain
      Varietal:

      Verdejo
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      Food Matches:
      Cheese: Goat Cheese
      Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Clam Chowder, Sardines, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi Rolls
      Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Quince
      Herbs & Spices: Ginger, Pepper (black, white, green)
      Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
      Sauces: Lemon Sauce, White Wine Sauce
      Spicy Food: Empanadas, Mexican & South American, Serrano ham stuffed w/creamy spinach & shrimp
      Vegetables: Greek Salad, Tomato

      Rueda:

      A small historic district in Spain, Traditionally known for high-alcohol sherry-like wines, it is now making wonderfully crisp, aromatic white wines from the Verdejo grape.

      Russian Hill Pinot Noir

      Attributes:
      Producer:

      Russian Hill
      Region:

      Russian River Valley, United States
      Varietal:

      Pinot Noir
      Bottle Size:

      750 ML

      2005: CGCW Rating: 85
      Flavors:

      black-cherry, earth
      Fruit:

      austere, fruity

      2003: CGCW Rating: 85
      Compliments:

      pleasant
      Flavors:

      cherries, oak
      Fruit:

      ripe

      2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
      Acidity:

      tart
      Body:

      full-bodied
      Flavors:

      cola, oak, rhubarb, tomato
      Fruit:

      ripe

      2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
      Acidity:

      clean
      Complexity:

      complex
      Flavors:

      cola, espresso, oak
      Fruit:

      fruity
      Texture:

      dense

      2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
      Flavors:

      cola, earthy

      2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
      Complexity:

      rustic
      Flavors:

      cedar, cherries, chocolate, oak, spice

      1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
      Acidity:

      high acidity, tangy
      Compliments:

      racy
      Flavors:

      cherry, currant, spicy, toasty oak

      Food Matches:
      Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
      Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
      Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
      Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
      Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
      Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
      Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
      Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

      Pinot Noir:

      (pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.

      Orange Apricot Bars

      Rated

      Ingredients

      1/3 cup honey
      1/2 cup brown sugar
      1/4 cup oil
      1 egg
      1 orange, juiced with rind grated
      1 ½ cup rolled oat
      1 cup whole wheat flour
      1/2 cup wheat germ
      ¼ teaspoon salt
      1 cup apricots, finely chopped
      1 cup seedless golden raisin
      1/2 cup shredded coconut
      1/2 cup sliced almonds

      Preparation

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

      Cream the honey and brown sugar. Add the oil and egg and blend. Add the juice and the rind from the orange and mix well.

      Stir in the dry ingredients. Add the fruit and nuts and stir to combine.

      Spread in a 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) greased pan and press to flatten.

      Bake at 350°F (180+C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

      Score in the pan into 20 bars while still hot from the oven.

      Cut when cool. Remove the bars from the pan and wrap them individually in waxed paper as they are a bit sticky.

      Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for several weeks.

      Yield

      Makes 20

      Cook Time

      Prep Time: 10 mins.
      Cook Time: 35 mins.

      Nutrition Facts

      Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
      Serving Size: 1
      Number of Servings: Makes 20
      Amount Per Serving:
      Calories: 192 Calories from Fat: 117
      Amount per Serving
      % Daily Value*  
      Amount per Serving
      % Daily Value*  
      Total Fat 13g
      20%  
      Carbohydrates 37g
      12%  
      Dietary Fiber 9g
      36%  
      Saturated Fat 10g
      50%  
      Calories 192kcal
      9%  
      Cholesterol 11mg
      3%  
      Protein 11g
      18%  
      Sodium 53mg
      2%  
      Calcium
      0%  
      Iron
      21%  
      Vitamin A
      3%  
      Vitamin C
      15%  
      *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.