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Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Add
Aresan Red Add
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Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial

Attributes:
Producer:

Abadia Retuerta
Region:

Sardon Del Duero, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

blackberry, cedar, leather, oak
Fruit:

ripe

2005: Tanzer Rating: 88(+?)

Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

coffee, dark chocolate, plum, red cherry, ripe cherry, roasted meat
Texture:

smooth

2004: Tanzer Rating: 90
Complexity:

suave
Flavors:

candied, cherry, dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, raspberry, red berry, spicy
Fruit:

juicy

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Texture:

silky

2003: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherry, coffee, redcurrant, rhubarb, spicy, strawberry

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

clean
Body:

light
Flavors:

currant, earth, licorice, plum, spicy, toast
Fruit:

concentrated, juicy, ripe

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Flavors:

berries, black cherry, red fruits, spice, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2003: Tanzer Rating: 90
Texture:

dense, silky

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

Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Aresan Red

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Aresan
Region:

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

apple, bell pepper, herb
Fruit:

austere

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

crisp
Compliments:

delicious

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

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rated

Ingredients

15 whole garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 whole potatoes, scrubbed & cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 to 2 cups fresh or canned chicken stock or broth, boiling
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary branch, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Toss the garlic cloves in olive oil and place in a small baking dish or pie plate. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven until lightly brown and soft, about 45 minutes, or cook in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Place the potatoes in a medium-sized pot with the garlic cloves. Add water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until very soft, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and drain. Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot over low heat and add 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock. Mash the potatoes with a mixer or a potato masher, adding just enough more stock to get the desired consistency. Season to taste with chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.

If not serving immediately, cover the surface of the potatoes in the pot with a layer of hot broth to keep a skin from forming. When ready to serve, turn up the heat, stir in the broth, and heat through. Alternatively, put the cooled mashed potatoes in a plastic bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or with additional hot broth in a pot.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 75 mins.