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Testarossa Pinot Noir 'Sleepy Hollow' Add
1707 Almansa Add
Wildberry Estate Shiraz Margaret River Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Testarossa Pinot Noir 'Sleepy Hollow'

Attributes:
Producer:

Testarossa Vineyards
Region:

Santa Lucia Highlands, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 91
Complexity:

deep, rich, supple
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

black cherry, brown sugar, jammy, spice
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Complexity:

complex, rich
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

black cherry, plum, wild berry
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

velvety

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

kirsch
Texture:

dense

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

cherry, earth, earthy, leather, sage, spicy

2004: CGCW Rating: 89
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

candied, cherries, vanilla
Texture:

delicate

2004: CGCW Rating: 91
Texture:

silky

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 91
Body:

light
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

cherry, cola, rhubarb, spice
Texture:

dense, strong

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

black cherry, plum, smoky, toasty oak

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 Lucia Highlands:

Santa Lucia Highlands are an appellation located in the Salinas Valley in Monterey California. In the northeast the climate is cooler, and chardonnay is the key grape. Where as in the southwest the weather is warmer and Pinot noir Dominates.

1707 Almansa

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Y Vinedos 1707
Region:

Almansa, Spain
Varietal:

Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1707: NatDecants Rating: 87
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

simple
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

bitter, chocolate

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Wildberry Estate Shiraz Margaret River

Attributes:
Producer:

Wildberry Estate
Region:

Margaret River, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.

Shrimp and Feta Pasta

Rated

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion
2 cups tomato sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
Oregano to taste
Basil to taste
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 of a 16-ounce package spaghetti or linguine, cooked
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

1.In a pot of boiling water cook pasta until al dente. Reserve until ready to use. In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the tomato sauce and tomatoes and cook until warmed through.

2. Add the chicken stock to the skillet and heat until the mixture is bubbling. Then add the shrimp and cook until pink.

3. Spoon the sauce over hot pasta and top with crumbled feta cheese.

Yield

Makes 4 servings