Chateau Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau de Beaucastel
Region:

Cotes du Rhône, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 89
Complexity:

deep, rich
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

apricot, cherry, raspberry, spice, spicy
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Body:

medium to full-bodied

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: (90-93)
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherries, herbs, peppery, raspberries, smoky, spices

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

berry, coffee, plum, red cherry
Fruit:

sweet

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Compliments:

a beauty
Flavors:

black cherry, herbs, pepper, raspberries, truffle
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

creamy, velvety

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Flavors:

fig, game, lavender, stone, tar

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (87-89)
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

cherry, licorice, pepper, spicy
Fruit:

huge, sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Complexity:

rustic

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.

Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau de Beaucastel
Region:

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Varietal:

Rhone Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: Tanzer Rating: 95(+?)
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

black cherry, black fruit, blackberry, leather, licorice, meat, mineral

2000: Tanzer Rating: 95-98
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

deep, suave
Flavors:

cherry, game, licorice, minerals, raspberry
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet

2000: Tanzer Rating: 95-98
Acidity:

bright, lively
Body:

light
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

bitter, blackberry, chocolate, chocolatey, currant, dark fruit, espresso, eucalyptus, licorice, maple, pepper, spices, truffle, violet
Fruit:

concentrated, juicy

1999: Tanzer Rating: 96(+?)
Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

game, leather, licorice, nuts, raspberry, spices, tar

1999: Tanzer Rating: 93-96
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

blackberry, leather, tar, violet
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

dense

1999: Tastings Rating: 89
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

full-bodied

1998: Tanzer Rating: 97(+?)
Acidity:

bright
Body:

solid
Compliments:

great precision of flavor, powerful
Flavors:

blackberry, espresso, game, kirsch, pepper
Fruit:

huge, ripe, sweet

1998: Tanzer Rating: 97(+?)
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

berry, cherry, roasted meat

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

Châteauneuf-du-Pape:

(shah toe nuf doo pahp)—Situated on the sun-baked southern reaches of the Rhone Valley, this appellation grows a great number of grape varieties, but is best known for its full-bodied dry reds. As many as thirteen different kinds of grape can end up in one bottle, although most vintners use only three or four, especially Syrah, Mourvédre, and Grenache.

Vasse Felix 'Adams Road' Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Vasse Felix Wines
Region:

Margaret River, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

currant, plum

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

berry, oak, pepper, spice

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

cassis, white chocolate

2003: Tanzer Rating: 87(+?)
Complexity:

rich, supple
Flavors:

cherry, dark chocolate, dark fruit, licorice, plum
Fruit:

sweet

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

cherry, lime
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 83
Flavors:

black cherry
Fruit:

juicy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

lean

2002: Tanzer Rating: 86
Flavors:

tart cherry

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

Margaret River:

In Western Australia, this temperate coastal area is producing superbly elegant wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnays, and Sémillons.


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.

Apple Cider Bread Or Muffins

Rated

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups apple cider
2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour two loaf pans or eighteen muffin cups.

2. Cream the butter and 1-1/4 cup of the sugar together in a large bowl. Add eggs and cream thoroughly.

3. Sift the dry ingredients together. Add them to the egg mixture, alternating with the apple cider. Stir in the chopped apples.

4. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle it over the batter.

5. Bake for 50 to 70 minutes for bread, or for 30 to 40 minutes for muffins, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Yield

Yields 2 loaves

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 70 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Yields 2 loaves
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 278 Calories from Fat: 95
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10.57g
16%  
Carbohydrates 43.74g
14%  
Dietary Fiber 1.24g
4%  
Saturated Fat 6.53g
32%  
Calories 277.92kcal
13%  
Cholesterol 27.11mg
9%  
Protein 3.04g
5%  
Sodium 165.57mg
6%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
2%  
Vitamin A
6%  
Vitamin C
1%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.