Forchir 'Villa del Borgo' Pinot Grigio

Attributes:
Producer:

Forchir
Region:

Friuli, Italy
Varietal:

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Compliments:

well-made
Flavors:

peach

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...)
Poultry & Eggs: Frittata
Red Meat: Proscuitto with figs and melon
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Salad

Pinot Grigio:

(pee noh GREE joe)—also known as Pinot Gris, is grown mostly in northeastern Italy but is also found in Germany (where it is called Rülander), Alsace, Oregon and California. It is deeper in color than other white grapes and has a medium body and low acidity.

Renwood 'Old Vine' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Renwood Winery
Region:

Amador, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Complexity:

deep, rich

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

berry, herbs, jammy, licorice, smoke

2004: CGCW Rating: 89
Complexity:

rich, supple

2004: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

soft, tangy
Complexity:

rich, supple
Flavors:

berry-like

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Flavors:

dried berry, leather, prune, tobacco

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Fruit:

ripe

2003: Tastings Rating: 88
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

berries, bitter, chocolate, coffee, pepper
Fruit:

concentrated

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

tart

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

Zinfandel:

One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.


Amador:

Amador County CA is located in the Sierra Foothills AVA. Like so many of the vineyards in California, after prohibition Amador lied dormant until the 1960's. The soils in Amador are in the present day, Amador stands out against its neighboring regions by growing grapes in a lower elevation. All though this flat region cools down at night, the lower elevation accounts for more heat during the day, and thus riper fruit. 75 % of the grapes planted in Amador are zinfandel, and is the variety Amador gains reputation from. The Amador Zinfandel is distinctive, with high alcohol, fruity or jammy tastes, with a briar smell. Besides Zinfandel, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc do very well.

Costal Ridge Gewurztraminer California

Attributes:
Producer:

Costal Ridge
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Gewurztraminer
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Pepper Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Foie Gras, Pheasant with red currant gravy, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Ham, Pork w/Sauerkraut
Sauces: Spicy Sauce, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus w/Hollandaise, Onion Tart

Gewürztraminer:

(geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner)—This grape makes a deep-colored, full-bodied, soft white wine with aromas and flavors of roses and lychee fruit. Classically a dry wine from France’s Alsace region, there are other excellent wines available from Germany, Austria, California, Oregon and New York.


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.

Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1 Roasted Red Pepper chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Oregano to taste
1/2 head lettuce, washed and chopped

Preparation

Combine the pepper with the cheese, tossing to mix. Season with oregano. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Yield

Makes 4 servings