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Chateau de Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc Add
Iron Horse 'T Bar T' Cuvée R Add
Domaine les Hautes Noelles Muscadet Add
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Chateau de Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Chateau de Roquefort
Region:

Bordeaux, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - White
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple

1993: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Body:

medium body

1992: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

medium body

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Bordeaux:

A region in western France that grows famous red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes and white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a maritime climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters as well as an abundance of rain during harvest time. When young, the finest red Bordeaux wines have a deep cranberry hue and aromas of blackcurrants, plums, spice, cedar, and cassis. For the first ten years or so these wines can be very dry, with tannin masking the fruity flavors. Eventually the wines turn garnet, and develops an extraordinarily complex bouquet and flavor as well as softer tannins. The finest red Bordeaux wines still take 20 years or so before reaching their maturity. Two distinct red wine production zones exist within the Bordeaux region; the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank vineyards are located west of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary, into which the Garonne empties. The Right Bank vineyards are east and north of the Dordogne River and east of the Grionde Estuary. Of the various wine districts on the Left and Right Banks, four are the most important for red wines: Haut-Médoc; Pessac-Leognan, St-Emilion, and Pomerol. For white wines, the most important are Graves and Pessac-Leognan.

Iron Horse 'T Bar T' Cuvée R

Attributes:
Producer:

Iron Horse
Region:

Alexander Valley, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

soft

2005: CGCW Rating: 91
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

grass, meaty, minerals, oak

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 93
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

citrus
Fruit:

juicy

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Aromas:

lanolin

2004: CGCW Rating: 86
Complexity:

complex
Flavors:

apricot, lemon

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 91
Acidity:

crisp, lively
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

citrus

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

grapefruit, orange, rose

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright, tangy
Aromas:

*-scented, floral
Texture:

strong

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.

Domaine les Hautes Noelles Muscadet

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine les Hautes Noelles
Region:

Côtes de Grandlieu, France
Varietal:

Muscadet
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Aromas:

white flowers
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep, rich

Food Matches:
Cheese: Fondue
Poultry & Eggs: Chinese Chicken Salad
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Salad

Muscadet:

(moos cah day)—The famous white wine of this frost-prone region of the Loire Valley is bottled “sur lie,” while still in contact with its sediment. This keeps the wine fresh and gives it a slight spritz and yeasty roundness. Light, often lemony, and very dry, it goes well with oysters.

Border Grill Skewered Salmon

Rated

Ingredients

1 ½ lb salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup teryaki sauce
2 lb swiss chard, torn into pieces - rec chard maybe substituted
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette, prepared

Preparation

Soak 12" long skewers in water.

Cut the salmon into 1-1/2-inch chunks and thread 4 to 5 chunks on bamboo skewers Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon and marinate for no longer than 20 to 30 minutes, turning to coat.

Preheat the grill or broiler.

Grill or broil the skewers about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Or sauté the salmon in a hot nonstick skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the fish is just cooked but still a little pink inside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and blanch the chard just until wilted.

Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and drain again. Squeeze out any excess water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.

To serve, place the chard leaves on plates and arrange the skewered salmon on top.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 5 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 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 314 Calories from Fat: 144
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 16g
24%  
Carbohydrates 16g
5%  
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%  
Saturated Fat 4g
20%  
Calories 314kcal
15%  
Cholesterol 72mg
24%  
Protein 32g
53%  
Sodium 2647mg
110%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
200%  
Vitamin C
90%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.