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David Bruce Pinot Noir 'Santa Rita Hills'

Attributes:
Producer:

David Bruce
Region:

Santa Rita Hills, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.


Santa Rita Hills:

Commercial vineyards were literally non-existent in the region until the 1890's. In 2001 it gained its AVA recognition. The Santa Rita Hills run east to west inside the Santa Ynez Valley. The valley creates a natural channel allowing cool ocean air from the Pacific Ocean to flow through the valley. The micro climate created in the Santa Rita Hills area is well-suited for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

9 Mile Road Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

9 Mile Road
Region:

South Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

1 L

2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 89
Acidity:

clean, soft
Complexity:

supple

2005: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

berry, blackberry, candied, cassis, cherry, graphite, plum, spices, spicy, vanilla, violet

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 89

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

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.

Vendange Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Vendange
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

500 ML

2000: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

bright, soft
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

berry, candied, vanilla
Fruit:

fruity

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Grilled Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

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.


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.

Roast Chicken

Rated

Ingredients

1 3 - 4 lb. chicken
1 lemon, halved
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Fresh thyme sprigs
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
4 tbsp butter, softened
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 small red onions, halved
8 small potatoes, halved
4 medium carrots, peeled
4 medium parsnips, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Rinse chicken, then pat dry with paper towels. Put chicken in a large cast-iron skillet or roasting pan, then squeeze lemon over chicken to cover all surfaces, inside and out, with juice. Put squeezed lemon halves, several sprigs each of rosemary and thyme, and garlic into cavity of the bird. Tie legs together with kitchen string, then rub butter all over chicken. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

2. Arrange onions, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips around chicken. Brush vegetables with a little olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, then baste chicken and vegetables with pan juices. Reduce temperature to 375° and continue to roast, basting occasionally, until skin is crisp and golden, about 45 minutes more.

4. Turn off heat and allow chicken to rest in the oven, with the oven door ajar, for about 15 minutes before carving. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, if you like.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 60 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: 319 Calories from Fat: 179
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 19.94g
30%  
Carbohydrates 50g
16%  
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%  
Saturated Fat 9.61g
48%  
Calories 318.81kcal
15%  
Cholesterol 131.45mg
43%  
Protein 33g
55%  
Sodium 583.81mg
24%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
2%  
Vitamin A
8%  
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.