Almaden Blush Chablis Add
Kay Brothers 'Amery' Shiraz Add
Da Vinci Chianti Classico Add
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Almaden Blush Chablis

Attributes:
Producer:

Almaden
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Rose
Bottle Size:

1.5 L

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.

Kay Brothers 'Amery' Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Kay Brothers
Region:

McLaren Vale, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Complexity:

deep

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

distinctive

2003: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

berry, blackberry, candied, licorice, meat, mocha, plum, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

chewy, fleshy

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Texture:

velvety

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Complexity:

deep, opulent
Compliments:

classic, pleasant

2002: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright
Aromas:

berry aromas
Complexity:

suave
Flavors:

flowers, licorice, pepper, plum

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Fruit:

sweet

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: (93-95)
Acidity:

low acidity
Flavors:

blackberries, earth, licorice, smoke
Fruit:

spectacularly concentrated

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille

McLaren Vale:

A historic region on the outskirts of Adelaide with a mild climate influenced by the sea. It is particularly admired for its Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sémillon. Grenache and Shiraz are its best reds.


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.

Da Vinci Chianti Classico

Attributes:
Producer:

Da Vinci
Region:

Tuscany, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

tasty

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

oak, plum

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Flavors:

oak, plum

2003: WineNews Rating: 91
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

black cherry, minerals, nutmeg

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh, soft
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

berry, plum, violet
Fruit:

fruity

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, raspberry

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Sangiovese:

The best wines from this noble grape come from Tuscany, particularly in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti districts, although it is gaining in popularity in California. Sangiovese grapes make wine that is medium to high in acidity and firm in tannin; the wines can be light to full-bodied depending on where the grapes are grown. The aromas and flavors are fruity, often of a cherry-like quality. Hints of violets or a nutty character can also be present.

Chicken Guacamole Tortillas

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of excess fat
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ripe avocados
1 whole jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, seeded & minced
½ whole bermuda red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoon Cliantro leaves
1/8 teaspoon lime juice
2 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation

Season chicken breasts on both sides with 1/8tsp salt, 1/8 tsp each black pepper & cayenne pepper, and cumin. In a large skillet saute chicken in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove and slice thin.

Make guacamole by mashing avocado, adding other ingredients, and seasoning to taste with remaining salt, peppers and lime juice.

Lay half the chicken slices in one of the tortillas, cover with half the guacamole, and roll up tortilla. Repeat. Serve with sour cream on the side for dipping.

Yield

Makes 2 Servings

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 8 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 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 473 Calories from Fat: 414
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 46g
70%  
Carbohydrates 43g
14%  
Dietary Fiber 17g
68%  
Saturated Fat 21g
105%  
Calories 473kcal
23%  
Cholesterol 30mg
10%  
Protein 17g
28%  
Sodium 551mg
22%  
Calcium
3%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
31%  
Vitamin C
143%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.