Hill of Content Grenache Shiraz Add
Mommessin 'Grande Exception' Vosne-Romanée Add
Heath 'Lizard Flat' Shiraz Add
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Hill of Content Grenache Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Hill of Content
Region:

Clare, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Acidity:

bright, tangy
Flavors:

cherry, earth, mocha, oak, plum

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille

Clare Valley:

This climatically diverse region of South Australia makes the country’s best Rieslings in a dry, crisp style with hints of lime. It is also known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.


Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Mommessin 'Grande Exception' Vosne-Romanée

Attributes:
Producer:

Mommessin
Region:

Vosne-Romanée, France
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

rustic
Flavors:

cherry, earth, leather, spice

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Grilled Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Mustard, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Goose, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Pork Chops, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beets, Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus

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.


Vosne Romanée:

(vone roh mah nay)—This most southerly of the Côte de Nuits villages is home to some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy. Its Pinot Noir grapes produce wines that are extraordinarily rich, stuffed with plums and heavily spiced.

Heath 'Lizard Flat' Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

Heath Wines
Region:

South Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

soft

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna w/Meat, Spicy Couscous
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Chili, Game, Grilled Sausage, Hamburgers, Red Meat Cajun Style, Roast Beef
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Garlic, Mushrooms, Ratatouille

Syrah:

Originally grown in France’s Northern Rhône Valley (where it is a noble variety) this grape has spread to Australia, California, Washington, Italy and Spain. In the Rhone region this grape produces deeply colored wines with full body and firm tannin, however in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz, the wines are lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors for these wines vary as much as their geographical breadth suggests: berries, smoked meat, bell peppers, even tar.


Shiraz:

Australian name for the grape known as Syrah in France.

Honey-Mustard and Garlic Chicken

Rated

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup dijon mustard
4 boneless, skinless chicken half-breasts
1 clove garlic, cut into slivers

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In a small bowl, combine the honey and mustard.

3. Make four small cuts in the center of each chicken breast, then arrange them in a baking dish. Insert a sliver of garlic into each cut. Spread the honey-mustard mixture over each breast.

4. Bake for 30 minutes, basting the chicken once or twice with sauce from the pan. Then transfer to the preheated broiler (or turn the oven temperature up to broil) and cook for 5 minutes, until the tops are crisp (but not burnt).

Yield

Serves 4 serving