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Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894
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Peter Vella Merlot Add
Andre Lurton 'Chateau De Rochemorin' Pessac-Leognan Add
Castoro Fumé Blanc Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Peter Vella Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Peter Vella Vineyards
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

5 L

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomato

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.


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.

Andre Lurton 'Chateau De Rochemorin' Pessac-Leognan

Attributes:
Producer:

Andre Lurton
Region:

Pessac-Leognan, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

200: Decanter Rating: 4
Body:

light
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

apricot, oak

200: Decanter Rating: 3
Acidity:

lively
Flavors:

spicy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Kidney, Lamb, Lamb Stew, Roast Beef, Salami, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Ratatouille

Pessac-Léognan:

One of the youngest appellations in France, this region just outside the modern city of Bordeaux (and once part of the appellation Graves) boasts vineyards that have won prestige for the entire Bordeaux region. Its hilly, well-drained soil suits the Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes used to make their dry whites and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot used in their supple, earthy reds.

Castoro Fumé Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Castoro Cellars
Region:

Paso Robles, United States
Varietal:

Fume Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: Tastings Rating: 84
Acidity:

clean
Body:

light, medium-bodied

2002: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant, well-balanced

2002: Tastings Rating: 84
Flavors:

melon, pear

2000: Tastings Rating: 86
Flavors:

citrus, vanilla

2000: Tastings Rating: 80
Acidity:

soft
Body:

light, medium-bodied

1998: Tastings Rating: 80
Acidity:

bright, crisp
Body:

medium body

1998: Tastings Rating: 80
Flavors:

citrus, toasty oak

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

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Rated

Ingredients

4 slices tomato
4 leaves fresh basil
4 slices low-fat mozzarella
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Place the tomatoes on a plate. Top with the basil leaves and mozzarella and season with black pepper.

Yield

Makes 4 servings