Taylor Fladgate Quinta De Vargellas

Attributes:
Producer:

Taylor Fladgate
Region:

Oporto, Other
Varietal:

Vintage Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

raisiny
Fruit:

sweet

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied, solid
Flavors:

blackberry, earth, mineral

1998: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Body:

solid
Compliments:

powerful
Fruit:

sweet

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

berries

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Flavors:

berries, chocolate, flowers

1995: Tastings Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

licorice
Texture:

chunky

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 94
Complexity:

deep, rich
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

cassis, chocolate

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, leather
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

thick

Food Matches:
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Oporto:

The second city of Portugal and its commercial centre is Oporto. It is the city that gives its name to the port wine variety. The grapes for port wines are grown in the harsh conditions of the Douro valley and shipped down river to Oporto to be crushed and vinified into the uniquely strong and sweet port wines enjoyed around the world.


Vintage Port:

Vintage Port, a fortified Portuguese wine, is the best known and most sought after type of port. Made from a mixture of red grapes, it is produced only in good years when conditions are favorable for the production of a fine wine. The decision to declare a vintage is made by each individual port house and all the grapes included come from top vineyards in that vintage. Vintage ports are aged in barrels for a maximum of two and half years and then require another 10 to 30 years in the bottle before they are ready. Since they are aged in barrels for only a short time, they retain their dark red color and full-bodied strong fruit flavor. Younger vintage ports remain exuberant and powerful, while the older varieties have more finesse and integration, a result of the slow maturation process. To maintain its intensity, Vintage Port is neither fined nor filtered and throws a great deal of sediment as it matures and must be decanted. The flagship style of port, Vintage Port represents only 2-3 % of the total Port production. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Joh. Jos. Prum Riesling Spätlese 'Bernkasteler Badstube'

Attributes:
Producer:

Joh. Jos. Prum
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Spätlese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.

Fritz Haag Riesling Auslese

Attributes:
Producer:

Fritz Haag
Region:

Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Acidity:

fat
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

grapefruit, melon, mineral, peach, pear

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

berry, cassis, citrus, grapefruit, honey, lemon cream, peach
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Acidity:

fresh

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Acidity:

fat, fresh, tart
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

mineral, nectarine, peach, vanilla

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Complexity:

layered, rich
Flavors:

apple, raisin

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

flowers, grapefruit, herbal, herbs, honey, lime, nectarine, peach
Fruit:

juicy, sweet

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Flavors:

honeysuckle, licorice, peach, tea, vanilla
Fruit:

juicy, sweet

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 98
Complexity:

complex, supple
Compliments:

elegant, mouthwatering
Flavors:

honey, lime, peach
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Smoked Chicken Salad With Fruit

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp honey
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp grated lime zest
1/2 large ripe papaya, peeled and sliced (12 ounces)
2 medium plums, sliced very thin
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
8 cups Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, tough stems removed
6 oz skinless smoked chicken breast, cut into julienne strips
2 tbsp sliced natural almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, the oil, honey, red pepper flakes and lime zest.

2. In a large bowl, combine the papaya, plums, plum tomatoes, scallions, ginger and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice.

3. Add the lettuce and watercress to the fruit mixture, along with 3 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat.

4. Add the smoked chicken to the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Divide the greens and fruit mixture among 4 plates. Top with the smoked chicken and sprinkle with the almonds.

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 160 Calories from Fat: 59
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 6.6g
10%  
Carbohydrates 14.61g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 3.44g
13%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
4%  
Calories 160.45kcal
8%  
Cholesterol 24.66mg
8%  
Protein 12.85g
21%  
Sodium 38.44mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
93%  
Vitamin C
100%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.