The Little Penguin Shiraz Add
Château Cherchy Graves Add
Daniel Cholard Sancerre Add
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The Little Penguin Shiraz

Attributes:
Producer:

The Little Penguin
Region:

Southeastern Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Syrah / Shiraz
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

blueberry, plum
Fruit:

juicy

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Body:

light
Flavors:

blackberry, raspberry

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

berry, spicy

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Flavors:

blackberry, blueberry

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Body:

light
Texture:

smooth

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi
Herbs & Spices: Juniper
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo, Farmed Venison, Game, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Grilled Sausage, Pork
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

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.

Château Cherchy Graves

Attributes:
Producer:

Château Cherchy
Region:

Graves, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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

Graves:

Traditionally the only region in Bordeaux to make both top-quality reds and whites, Graves has lost much of its land to the new appellation of Pessac-Léognan. What remains is a collection of medium-to full-bodied whites and reds. The reds made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are supple, earthy, and tobacco-scented. The whites are made from Sémillon, Sauvignon d Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. These honeyed, soft, nutty wines are among the greatest in France.

Daniel Cholard Sancerre

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Daniel Chotard
Region:

Sancerre, France
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright, fresh, tangy
Body:

light
Flavors:

citrus, green apple, mineral, minerals, pear, peppery
Fruit:

juicy

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Texture:

strong

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light-bodied

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Flavors:

citrus

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

tangy
Complexity:

rich

2002: Tanzer Rating: 89(+?)
Acidity:

crisp
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

chalk, grass, lime

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Sashimi
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds
Red Meat: Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Veal Scaloppini
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Cabbage

Sancerre:

(sahn sehr)—This ancient town in the Loire Valley has been growing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes for centuries. The whites are fragrant and dry, very much like Pouilly-Fumé. The reds are light with berry flavors and the rosé is soft and dry.

Spinach Salad with Cheese

Rated

Ingredients

2 pkgs. fresh spinach, washed and broken into bite-sized pieces
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup water chestnuts, sliced
2 chopped hard-boiled eggs
1 small onion, sliced
8 oz. Swiss cheese, cubed
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup safflower or vegetable oil
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2-1/2 tbsp catsup

Preparation

1. Combine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and heat until sugar melts. Add all remaining dressing ingredients and mix well.

2. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl; toss with salad dressing and serve immediately. Garnish with croutons if desired.

Yield

4 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 488 Calories from Fat: 268
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 29.83g
45%  
Carbohydrates 40.22g
13%  
Dietary Fiber 2.74g
10%  
Saturated Fat 10.98g
54%  
Calories 488.41kcal
24%  
Cholesterol 52.16mg
17%  
Protein 18.22g
30%  
Sodium 355.34mg
14%  
Calcium
9%  
Iron
1%  
Vitamin A
11%  
Vitamin C
8%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.