Zimmerman-Graeff Riesling Auslese

Attributes:
Producer:

Zimmerman-Graeff
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.

Artesa Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Artesa
Region:

North Coast, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: CGCW Rating: 90
Complexity:

deep, rich

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

clean, lively acidity
Complexity:

complex, rich
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

citrus, herb, lemon, sage, tangerine
Fruit:

concentrated

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Texture:

creamy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

anise, cedar, lemon, melon, nectarine, oak
Fruit:

concentrated, ripe

2000: Tanzer Rating: 85
Acidity:

fat
Complexity:

rich

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Complexity:

complex, rich
Compliments:

fragrant
Flavors:

citrus, nutty

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

tangy

1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

medium to full body
Flavors:

apple, citrus, pineapple, spice, toasty oak
Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.

Mauro Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Mauro
Region:

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, lively
Flavors:

black cherry, herbal, licorice

2005: Tanzer Rating: 91
Complexity:

deep, suave
Flavors:

berries, cherry, clove, coffee, dark berries, lavender, mocha

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

compact
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

mineral, plum

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 92
Fruit:

austere

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

black cherry, chocolate

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

blackberry, chocolate, plum

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Texture:

chewy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Compliments:

elegant, racy
Flavors:

cassis, lead pencil, spice, toast

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

Green Chile Salsa

Rated

Ingredients

3 large plum tomatoes, diced
4 oz chopped green chili
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon Cliantro leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl, toss and mix well.

Use immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Yield

Makes 1 to 2 cup

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: Makes 1 to 2 cup
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 149 Calories from Fat: 63
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 7g
10%  
Carbohydrates 36g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 6g
30%  
Calories 149kcal
7%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 13g
21%  
Sodium 161mg
6%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
16%  
Vitamin A
19%  
Vitamin C
410%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.