Leaping Lizard Pinot Noir Add
Trascampanas Verdejo Add
Lelia Garnacha Add
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Leaping Lizard Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Leaping Lizard
Region:

Russian River Valley, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

cherry, cola, earth

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cinnamon, raspberry, red cherry, spicy, toast, vanilla

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.

Trascampanas Verdejo

Attributes:
Producer:

Trascampanas
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.

Lelia Garnacha

Attributes:
Producer:

Lelia
Region:

Cariñena, Spain
Varietal:

Grenache
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft, tart
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

tasty

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Grenache:

Originally from Spain, this grape comes in both red-wine and white-wine varieties and is often associated with France’s southern Rhone Valley. The Grenache grape does well in hot, dry regions, and its strong stalk makes it well suited for windy conditions. It ripens with very high sugar levels and can produce wines with high alcohol content. Grenache wines are sweet, fruity, and very low in tannins. They are usually lacking in color, except in growing areas where yields are low. In Spain Grenache is widely planted in Navarra as well as in many of the hotter areas of the country. In southern France Grenache is widely cultivated in the areas around Languedoc- RoussillonRousellon, Provence, and the southern Rhone. It is also extensively grown in Algeria, Australia, Corsica, Israel, Morocco, Sardinia and California's central valley. Red Grenache wines are usually blended with other varieties: trempranillo in Spain and cinsaut and carignan in France. It’s the primary grape in chateauneuf-du-pape as well as in several rose wines.

Goat Cheese Salad With Basil Vinaigrette & Mango Salsa

Rated

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
8 oz goat cheese, cut with a wire into 4 medallions
1 cup dried bread crumbs
8 oz fresh mixed baby greens
2 cups heated cooked black-eyed peas
1 recipe Mango Salsa
1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the oil and herbs. Place the cheese medallions in a shallow glass baking dish and cover with the oil mixture. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll the marinated medallions in the bread crumbs. Place in a baking pan and bake for 5 minutes.

Divide the greens among the salad plates and place 1/2 cup of the black-eyed peas on top of the greens. Divide the Mango Salsa on top of the peas and place 1 cheese medallion on top of the salsa. Spoon the Basil Vinaigrette around the greens and serve immediately.

Yield

Makes 4 serving

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 5 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 4 serving
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 658 Calories from Fat: 549
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 61g
93%  
Carbohydrates 38g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%  
Saturated Fat 14g
70%  
Calories 658kcal
32%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 11g
18%  
Sodium 212mg
8%  
Calcium
3%  
Iron
13%  
Vitamin A
25%  
Vitamin C
10%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.