King Fish Merlot Add
Alexander Valley Merlot Add
Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir Add
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King Fish Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

King Fish
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

1.5 L

2005: NatDecants Rating: 86
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

plummy

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomato

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.


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.

Alexander Valley Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Alexander Valley Vineyards
Region:

Alexander Valley, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tastings Rating: 91
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep, supple
Flavors:

berry, earth, fresh herbs, oak, plum, spice, spicy

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Fruit:

juicy

2003: CGCW Rating: 85
Flavors:

herbal

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Flavors:

berry, herb, oak

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

complex, nuanced, rich
Flavors:

blackberry, cherry, earth, herbs

2002: CGCW Rating: 85
Fruit:

juicy

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

blackberries

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Fruit:

fruity

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomato

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.

Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Cycles Gladiator
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

cherry, chocolate, citrus, cranberry, gunflint, raspberry, tart cherry
Fruit:

fruity, sweet

2005: Tastings Rating: 84
Acidity:

crisp
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

blackberry, peppery, plum, spice, tomato

2005: CGCW Rating: 85
Body:

solid
Flavors:

black cherry
Texture:

smooth

2005: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

crisp
Complexity:

deep, supple
Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Pinot Noir:

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.


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.

Barley With Mushrooms

Rated

Ingredients

1 tbsp unrefined sesame oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup barley
3-1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
2 tbsp unrefined oil
1/4 lb mushrooms, coarsely chopped
parsley sprigs

Preparation

Heat a skillet. Add the oil and the onion and sauté. Add the barley and sauté 5 minutes more.

Slowly add the stock and the salt. Cover and simmer about 1 hour until the barley is soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add the tamari and simmer 5 more minutes.

Sauté the mushrooms separately in 2 tablespoons oil. Then add them to the cooked barley. Mix and serve. Garnish with parsley.

Yield

Serves 4

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: 341 Calories from Fat: 113
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 12.57g
19%  
Carbohydrates 50.76g
16%  
Dietary Fiber 8.63g
34%  
Saturated Fat 1.85g
9%  
Calories 341.07kcal
17%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 8.62g
14%  
Sodium 1360.69mg
56%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
40%  
Vitamin C
3%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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