Estate Cellars White Zinfandel Add
Michele Chiarlo Superiore Add
Bellavista Cuvee Brut Add
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Estate Cellars White Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Estate Cellars
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

White Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Dry Jack Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Tuna Nicoise Salad
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Ginger
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Pesto, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Ham, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Oil-based Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentil Salad, Nicoise Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Root Vegetables, Salad, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

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.


White Zinfandel:

This has been called an “American Wine” because it came from and is only produced in California. A version of Zinfandel, the skin is removed to create a soft pink rose that is sweet and not for aging.

Michele Chiarlo Superiore

Attributes:
Producer:

Michele Chiarlo
Region:

Barbera d'Asti, Italy
Varietal:

Barbera
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

simple, straightforward

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Body:

light-bodied

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

blackberry, citrus

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, tangy
Body:

medium-bodied

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Flavors:

berry, minerally
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Compliments:

fragrant
Flavors:

boysenberry, coffee, grapey, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Barbera:

An Italian grape that’s high in acidity and low in tannins; many producers age Barbera-made wines in oak to increase the level of tannins. The best wines made from Barbera grapes are made in Piedmont, specifically in the Asti and Alba regions. These wines are rich, with high acidity and generous black-cherry fruits. Barbera d’Asti is usually riper and richer than Barbera d’Alba, but the two wines can be equally powerful. Barbera is a wonderful everyday wine, perfect with pasta, pizza, or any tomato dish.

Bellavista Cuvee Brut

Attributes:
Producer:

Bellavista
Region:

Franciacorta, Italy
Varietal:

Brut
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

flowers, strawberry

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Compliments:

delicious
Texture:

creamy

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Fruit:

fruity

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Compliments:

mature, tasty
Flavors:

grapefruit, lemon, nutty, vegetal

NV: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant
Texture:

smooth

NV: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

ripe fruit
Fruit:

concentrated

NV: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Acidity:

zesty
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant
Texture:

creamy

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light
Compliments:

fragrant
Flavors:

honeysuckle
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Bouillabaisse, Calamari, Caviar, Deep Fried Bass, Deep Fried Catfish, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Saffron, Wasabi
Poultry & Eggs: Soufflé
Red Meat: Ham
Vegetables: Bruschetta, Fruit Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentils, Nicoise Salad, Risotto, Vegetable, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Spinach, Stir Fry, Zucchini

Brut:

A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).

Red Cabbage Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Rated

Ingredients

½ cup poppy-seed dressing, prepared
1 lb red cabbage, shredded
1 apple, grated
2 tbsp minced chives
leaf lettuce for the bowl or leaf lettuce for the platter

Preparation

Toss together cabbage, apple, and chives. Toss with dressing.

Line a salad bowl or platter with lettuce leaves and fill with salad. Serve, or chill and serve.

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 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 to 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 61 Calories from Fat: 45
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 5g
7%  
Carbohydrates 17g
5%  
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%  
Saturated Fat 5g
25%  
Calories 61kcal
3%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 7g
11%  
Sodium 26mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
128%  
Vitamin C
25%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.