Feresin Davide Tocai Friulano Add
Domaine de Valescure Merlot Add
JRE Zinfandel Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Feresin Davide Tocai Friulano

Attributes:
Producer:

Feresin Davide
Region:

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

200: Decanter Rating: 4
Flavors:

apple, vanilla, waxy
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...)
Poultry & Eggs: Frittata
Red Meat: Proscuitto with figs and melon
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Salad

Friuli:

A region in Northeastern Italy known for its terrific white wines, made from Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon grapes.

Domaine de Valescure Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine de Valescure
Region:

Vin de Pays du Gard, France
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Red Meat: Lamb Stew, Salami or Sausage
Vegetables: Tomato

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.

JRE Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

JRE
Region:

Dry Creek Valley, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: CGCW Rating: 84
Fruit:

fruity

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

Zinfandel:

One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

Rated

Ingredients

4 slices tomato
4 leaves fresh basil
4 slices low-fat mozzarella
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Place the tomatoes on a plate. Top with the basil leaves and mozzarella and season with black pepper.

Yield

Makes 4 servings