Morassutti Cotes du Rhône

Attributes:
Producer:

Morassutti
Region:

Cotes du Rhône, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Côtes du Rhône:

This region in the Rhone Valley makes light- to medium-bodied reds from the Grenache, Mourvédre, and Carignan grapes, and provides the world with some of its best inexpensive wines. Some wines are labeled Côtes du Rhône-Villages, which indicates higher quality. These wines can be earthy with a good deal of raspberryish fruit.

Domaine de la Solitude Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine de la Solitude
Region:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: (90-92)
Body:

full-bodied

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis, new oak, pepper
Fruit:

juicy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Domaine Bois de Boursan 'Cuvee des Felix' Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Bois de Boursan
Region:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 92-94
Aromas:

floral, funky
Complexity:

rich, suave
Texture:

fleshy

2005: Tanzer Rating: 92(+?)
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

complex, deep
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

beef, berry, candied, cherry, herbs, licorice, meat, raspberry
Fruit:

sweet

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: (91-93)
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

cherries, licorice, pepper, spice box, spicy
Fruit:

sweet

2004: Tanzer Rating: 92(+?)

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (91-93)
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Complexity:

complex, rich
Compliments:

elegant, pleasant

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Compliments:

distinctive, elegant, pleasant
Flavors:

flowers, graphite

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (91-93)
Texture:

dense

2003: Tanzer Rating: 92
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

candied, cherry, kirsch, plum, rose
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Duck Confit, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Pheasant, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Farmed Venison, Game, Goulash, Goulash, Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Lamb, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Lentils, Mushrooms, Olives, Black, Ratatouille

Mediterranean Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 tomatoes
2 ripe avocados
1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Preparation

To make the dressing, pour the balsamic vinegar into a bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil. Once the oil has been incorporated, mix in the finely chopped garlic and basil leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Using a sharp knife, remove the stem ends from the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and place in a large salad bowl.

Dice the avocados into large cubes and add to the tomatoes. Add the mozzarella cheese slices.

Add the dressing and gently mix together. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve at once with crusty bread.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 619 Calories from Fat: 585
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 65g
100%  
Carbohydrates 18g
6%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 16g
80%  
Calories 619kcal
30%  
Cholesterol 19mg
6%  
Protein 14g
23%  
Sodium 267mg
11%  
Calcium
5%  
Iron
15%  
Vitamin A
19%  
Vitamin C
40%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.