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Gainey 'Limited Selection' Pinot Noir Add
Numanthia 'Termanthia' Tempranillo Add
Renwood Zinfandel Add
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Gainey 'Limited Selection' Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

The Gainey Vineyard
Region:

Santa Rita Hills, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: CGCW Rating: 88
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

cherries

2000: CGCW Rating: 91
Acidity:

fat
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep, rich
Flavors:

gamy, oak, spice, toast
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

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.

Numanthia 'Termanthia' Tempranillo

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodega Numanthia Termes
Region:

Toro, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 93
Flavors:

cinnamon, fig
Fruit:

huge

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 96
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

drinkable
Flavors:

oak

2003: Tanzer Rating: 94
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

deep, suave
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

blackberry, boysenberry, cassis, cola, dark chocolate, dark fruit, tobacco, violet
Texture:

dense

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 95
Complexity:

deep, rich
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

dark chocolate, mineral, plum, tobacco
Texture:

dense

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice, smoke, white chocolate
Fruit:

sweet

2002: Tanzer Rating: 93
Acidity:

bright, fat
Body:

solid
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cassis, oak, spicy, strawberry
Texture:

dense, glycerin

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 96
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis, coffee, mineral
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

thick

2001: Tanzer Rating: 95(+?)
Complexity:

suave, tightly wound
Flavors:

ripe fruit, toasty oak
Fruit:

huge, juicy

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.


Toro:

This district just northwest of Madrid produces powerful reds.

Renwood Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Renwood Winery
Region:

Fiddletown, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: CGCW Rating: 84
Flavors:

blackberries, briar
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium to full body
Flavors:

kirsch, raspberry, spicy

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberry, licorice, meat, pepper
Fruit:

sweet, terrific fruit

2004: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

briar, chocolate
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2003: CGCW Rating: 84
Acidity:

fat, soft
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

herbal

2002: CGCW Rating: 86
Complexity:

rich

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

cedar, currant, dried berry, oak, plum, vanilla

2001: Tastings Rating: 86
Flavors:

cherry, chocolate, earth, oak
Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

Zinfandel:

One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.

Warm French Bread Pudding

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup superfine sugar
6 eggs
1-3/4 cups milk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups cubed sourdough French bread
1 1/2 cups dried fruit, cubed
1/2 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The mixture will look grainy.

Add the bread cubes and the fruit to the mixture, toss, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Remove the pudding from the oven and drizzle with the maple syrup. Serve hot or warm.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 50 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 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 495 Calories from Fat: 126
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 14.05g
21%  
Carbohydrates 85.33g
28%  
Dietary Fiber 2.92g
11%  
Saturated Fat 7.91g
39%  
Calories 494.59kcal
24%  
Cholesterol 31.25mg
10%  
Protein 7.65g
12%  
Sodium 468.56mg
19%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
9%  
Vitamin C
36%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.