Domaine de Pouy Cotes de Gascogne

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine de Pouy
Region:

Cotes de Gascogne, France
Varietal:

Ugni Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, crisp

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

banana, grapefruit, mango

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

apricot, peach, spices, spicy
Fruit:

fruity

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

rich

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light, medium body
Complexity:

not complex

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light-bodied

1995: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

crisp, fresh, lively
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Complexity:

uncomplicated
Compliments:

delicious, fragrant
Fruit:

fruity

1994: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp, fresh, lively
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

uncomplicated
Compliments:

delicious

Food Matches:
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey
Sauces: Cream Sauce with herbs, Sweet & Sour Sauce

Domaine Hering Pinot Gris

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Hering
Region:

Alsace, France
Varietal:

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

lively
Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

elegant

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, snappy
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

apple, earth, grapefruit

Food Matches:
Cheese: Fondue
Red Meat: Bacon, Pork Shoulder Roast
Sauces: Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus w/Hollandaise, Salad

Alsace:

(ahl zas) Just across the Rhine River from Germany, this region in northeastern France produces wines that are unique in many ways. They are made with grapes native to Germany; their bottles are graceful and long-necked; they are relatively inexpensive; and their labels carry the names of the grape as well as the place-name. Alsace Riesling is far drier than its German counterpart, although it has a fruity aroma. IT can be enjoyed young, but a good Riesling will age and improve for ten or more years. Alsace Pinot Blanc is a light-bodied wine that can be extremely dry or medium-dry. Tokay Pinot Gris is made from the Pinot Gris grape, known more famously in Italy as Pinot Grigio. In Alsace these wines are rich, spicy, and full-bodied and a good match with spicy meat dishes as well as sweet and sour flavors. In Alsace, the Gewurztraminer grape makes wines that are spicy, intense, low in acidity and high in alcohol.


Pinot Grigio:

(pee noh GREE joe)—also known as Pinot Gris, is grown mostly in northeastern Italy but is also found in Germany (where it is called Rülander), Alsace, Oregon and California. It is deeper in color than other white grapes and has a medium body and low acidity.

Domaine de la Fruitiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine de la Fruitiere
Region:

France
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

floral

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

lively, soft
Body:

light
Flavors:

banana, lemon
Fruit:

austere, ripe, sweet

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

anise, citrus, honey, lime, minerals, orange, pepper

1994: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Body:

light

1993: Tastings Rating: 85
Body:

light

Food Matches:
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey
Sauces: Cream Sauce with herbs, Sweet & Sour Sauce

France:

France is the standard bearer for all the world’s wines, with regard to the types of grapes that are used to make wine and with the system of defining and regulating winemaking. Its Appellation d’Origine Controlee, or AOC system, is the legislative model for most other European countries. Most French wines are named after places. The system is hierarchical; generally the smaller and more specific the region for which a wine is named, the higher its rank. There are four possible ranks of French wine, and each is always stated on the label: Appellation Contrôlée (or AOC), Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure (or VDQS); Vin de pays, or country wine; and Vin de table. France has five major wine regions, although there are several others that make interesting wines. The three major regions for red wine are Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhone; for white wines, the regions are Burgundy, the Loire and Alsace. Each region specialized in certain grape varieties for its wines, based on climate, soil, and local tradition. Two other significant French wine regions are Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, both in the south of France. Cahors, in the southwest of the country, produces increasingly good wines.

Crab Dip

Rated

Ingredients

8 oz crabmeat
1 bunch green onions with tops, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1-1/2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried leaf tarragon
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or to taste
Hot pepper sauce to taste
Raw vegetables to serve

Preparation

Drain crabmeat well. Pick out any bits of shell or cartilage, and flake crabmeat, Combine crabmeat, onions, bell pepper, celery, and tarragon in a medium-size bowl.

Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours for flavors to blend. If dip is too thick, stir in a little milk. Spoon dip into a serving bowl. Serve with vegetables.

Yield

Serves 2

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 23 Calories from Fat: 14
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 1.5g
2%  
Carbohydrates < 1g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
0%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
3%  
Calories 23.1kcal
1%  
Cholesterol 7.6mg
2%  
Protein 1.6g
2%  
Sodium 25.1mg
1%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
14%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.