Chapoutier 'la Sizeranne' Hermitage Add
Graziano Zinfandel Add
Pio Chianti Colli Senesi Add
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Chapoutier 'la Sizeranne' Hermitage

Attributes:
Producer:

Chapoutier
Region:

Hermitage, France
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: (86-88)
Aromas:

white flowers
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

elegant

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

black cherry, currant, flowers, mineral, tobacco
Fruit:

concentrated

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Flavors:

black cherry, mineral, sandalwood, tea
Fruit:

concentrated

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (90-93)
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Compliments:

elegant, powerful
Flavors:

licorice, minerals

2003: Tanzer Rating: 90
Compliments:

powerful
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

glycerin

2002: Tanzer Rating: 88
Flavors:

gunflint, mint, pepper, peppery

2002: WineNews Rating: 91

2002: WineNews Rating: 91
Flavors:

anise, black fruit, blackberry, earthy, espresso, menthol, peppery, resin, smoke

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

Hermitage:

(er mee tahj)—The vineyards of this Rhone Valley appellation have been producing classic, inky-black wines for more than half a millennium. Syrah is the only grape used in these tannic reds. Often tough when young, they can mature into wonderfully complex concoctions with essences of raspberries, blackberries, pepper, and smoke.


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.

Graziano Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Graziano
Region:

Mendocino County, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: CGCW Rating: 84
Flavors:

oak
Fruit:

ripe

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.

Pio Chianti Colli Senesi

Attributes:
Producer:

Pio
Region:

Chianti Colli Senesi, Italy
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 of a 16-ounce (454 g) package pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp water
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. Drain.

2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the oil, water, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese in a blender and puree.

3. Toss the pesto with the pasta, tomatoes, and remaining cheese. Serve hot.

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook Time: 15 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 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 409 Calories from Fat: 213
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 23.63g
36%  
Carbohydrates 38.36g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 3.45g
13%  
Saturated Fat 4.43g
22%  
Calories 408.72kcal
20%  
Cholesterol 8.5mg
2%  
Protein 12.54g
20%  
Sodium 344.29mg
14%  
Calcium
3%  
Iron
5%  
Vitamin A
24%  
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.