Mill Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Add
Yarden Syrah Add
Meulenhof Riesling Kabinett 'Erdener Treppchen' Add
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Mill Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

Mill Creek Vineyards
Region:

Sonoma County, United States
Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Complexity:

compact
Flavors:

black cherry, toasted oak
Fruit:

sweet

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

anise, blackberry, cassis, herbs

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

bright, lively

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Herbs & Spices: Basil
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Quail stuffed with Swiss Chard & Italian Sausage
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo, Farmed Venison, Game, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Lamb, Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal, Veal Carpaccio
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Caramelized Shallots, Corn, Roasted, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Sauteed Potatoes

Cabernet Sauvignon:

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.


Sonoma:

Like its neighbor Napa, Sonoma is a small area filled with independent wineries and characterized by microclimates that vary according to the topography. The coolest parts of Sonoma are the fog-filled south, where the grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Northwards up the valley the climate warms and provides a good base for Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. In general Sonoma wines are less dramatically flavorful than those of Napa. Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively soft, with blackcurrant fruit, minty and eucalyptus perfume, and some soft buttery oak. Zinfandel ranges from soft and gulpable to massive bramble and pepper styles. Chardonnay is rich and juicy, especially from the Russian River, and Sauvignon Blanc can be zingy and grassy. Most Sonoma wines have a freshness and a soft edge which makes them very suitable for drinking on their own, however they partner well with strongly flavored fish and meat dishes. The old-style Zinfandels are delicious with spicy cuisine.

Yarden Syrah

Attributes:
Producer:

Yarden
Region:

Galilee, Other
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: Tastings Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

medium body
Complexity:

deep, supple
Flavors:

dried berry, earthy, herb, peach, pepper, sundried tomato

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

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.


Galilee:

Galilee is a large region in northern Israel which makes up one third of the Country. Most of the Galilee consists of rocky terrain with mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall, though during dry summer month's irrigation is needed. Due to the regions immense size there is climate variation within the region. Carignan, Grenache, Alicante, Semillion, Chenin Blanc, and Muscat can be seen planted throughout the region. In recent years Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay have been planted.

Meulenhof Riesling Kabinett 'Erdener Treppchen'

Attributes:
Producer:

Meulenhof
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Complexity:

focused, rich
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

grapefruit, nectarine, pepper

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

rich

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

grapefruit, peach
Fruit:

juicy

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft, tangy
Flavors:

mineral, spice

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

spice

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

mineral
Texture:

creamy, open

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

mouthwatering
Flavors:

mineral, peach

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Aromas:

floral

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.


Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Beef Stir-Fry

Rated

Ingredients

2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
2 tsp brown sugar
1-1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cups chopped broccoli

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, scallions, onion, pepper, and brown sugar. Add the beef and marinate for 10 minutes.

2. In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the beef, and sauté until the meat is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and reserve. Add the broccoli and saute until tender. Add water if you need additional moisture. Add reserved beef to pan and toss to warm and coat the broccoli. Serve with a side brown or white rice.

Yield

Serves 4 serving