Rosemount 'Show Reserve' Chardonnay

Attributes:
Producer:

Rosemount Estate
Region:

Hunter Valley, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Chardonnay
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Flavors:

apricot, buttery, lichee, mango, peach, pineapple, smoky
Fruit:

juicy, ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

mineral, pear, spice, tangerine
Fruit:

ripe

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

beautifully knit
Flavors:

hazelnut, pear, spice

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

candied, citrus, honeydew, lemon, melon, oak, tobacco, yeasty
Fruit:

ripe, sweet
Texture:

delicate, open

2002: Tanzer Rating: 85
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

nutty, oak, orange, pineapple, smoky
Fruit:

intense flavors, juicy
Texture:

creamy

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Aromas:

stone fruit

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

honey, nectarine, spice

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean
Fruit:

ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Garlic Shrimp, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Lobster Salad, Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Curry, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Allspice, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Glazed Duck, Goose, Roast Game Hen, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Pork, Veal
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado

Chardonnay:

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.


Hunter Valley:

An historic grape-growing region in New South Wales with a very warm damp climate and heavy soil. Sémillon is the best wine here, especially when aged for ten to 20 years, when it blossoms into a spicy, oily wine. Younger Sémillons are aged in oaky to give them some vanilla and fatness. The Shiraz, sometimes called Hermitage, is broad, earthy, and leathery.

Oriel 'Palatina' Riesling

Attributes:
Producer:

Oriel
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
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.


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.

Alfred Merkelbach Riesling Kabinett 'Kinheimer Rosenberg'

Attributes:
Producer:

Alfred Merkelbach
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

apple, raspberries

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

lively acidity
Fruit:

sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp
Flavors:

peach

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Texture:

creamy, delicate

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Flavors:

mineral

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

apple, peach

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.


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.