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Seaview Brut

Attributes:
Producer:

Seaview
Region:

Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Brut
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Red Meat: Beef
Vegetables: Avocado

Australia:

In the past few decades Australia’s wine industry has transformed itself into one of the most technologically advanced in the world. A combination of a generally warm, dry climate and a cultural affinity for creating, rather than following, tradition has resulted in wines that are soft and pleasant to drink from an early age. They are the epitome of user-friendliness. Australia’s wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler part of the country, clustered mainly in the state of Victoria, the southern part of South Australia and the cooler parts of New South Wales. Syrah, or Shiraz as it is known there, is the top grape, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Semillon. The wines are generally listed with the name of their grape variety, which must constitute at least 85 percent of the wine. Although Australia’s winemaking region is vast, most labels indicate only that their contents come from South Eastern Australia. Flavor is indicated by the variety of grape used to make the wine. Australia’s classification system is generally lax when it comes to quality and labeling. Some bottles indicate a specific state of origin (New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia), or a region within a state, but these smaller zones are still being decided.


Brut:

A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).

Dalton Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

Dalton
Region:

Galilee, Other
Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: NatDecants Rating: 88
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

simple
Compliments:

delicious, kosher

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

Cabernet Sauvignon:

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.


Galilee:

Galilee is a large region in northern Israel which makes up one third of the Country. Most of the Galilee consists of rocky terrain with mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall, though during dry summer month's irrigation is needed. Due to the regions immense size there is climate variation within the region. Carignan, Grenache, Alicante, Semillion, Chenin Blanc, and Muscat can be seen planted throughout the region. In recent years Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay have been planted.

Valentin Bianchi 'Elsa' Malbec

Attributes:
Producer:

Valentin Bianchi
Region:

Argentina, Other
Varietal:

Malbec
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh

2005: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

tart
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

cherry, raspberry, spice
Fruit:

ripe

2005: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

tart
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

berries, berry, citrus, peppery
Texture:

silky, smooth

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Body:

solid
Flavors:

candied, jammy
Texture:

round

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

medium-weight
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

plum, raspberry, toast

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

berry, spice

2003: Tastings Rating: 86
Flavors:

black cherry, black fruit, earthy, herbal, jammy, menthol, tea
Fruit:

juicy

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

clean

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Vegetarian Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Beef, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Mexican & South American
Vegetables: Beans, White, Tomato

Malbec:

A red grape variety commonly grown in Argentina. Argentinian Malbecs can be ripe and lush, and capable of extended aging.


Argentina:

The most important wine-producing country in South America as well as one of the most dynamic wine producers in the world. Popular Argentine grapes are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Moscatel.

Beef Stir-Fry

Rated

Ingredients

2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
2 tsp brown sugar
1-1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cups chopped broccoli

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, scallions, onion, pepper, and brown sugar. Add the beef and marinate for 10 minutes.

2. In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the beef, and sauté until the meat is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and reserve. Add the broccoli and saute until tender. Add water if you need additional moisture. Add reserved beef to pan and toss to warm and coat the broccoli. Serve with a side brown or white rice.

Yield

Serves 4 serving
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