Schloss Schonborn Riesling Spätlese 'Hochheimer Domdechaney'

Attributes:
Producer:

Schloss Schonborn
Region:

Rheingau, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Spätlese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey
Spicy Food: Egg Rolls

Rheingau:

These south-sloping vineyards on the banks of the Rhine River benefit from the sun’s warmth. As a result, Rhine wine is usually fuller and richer than Mosel wine. Most of the wine produced here contains only Riesling grapes, and tends to be either relatively dry, “trocken,” or quite sweet, “Eiswein.”

Il Cuore Rosso Classico

Attributes:
Producer:

Il Cuore
Region:

Mendocino County, United States
Varietal:

Proprietary Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

*-scented
Body:

light
Flavors:

cherry, jammy, tobacco
Fruit:

ripe

1996: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Texture:

velvety-textured

1995: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Body:

mid-weight
Compliments:

delicious, drinkable, well-made
Flavors:

berry, pepper, spice
Fruit:

fruity, sweet

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

crisp

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Dry Jack Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Tuna Nicoise Salad
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Ginger
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Pesto, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Ham, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Oil-based Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentil Salad, Nicoise Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Root Vegetables, Salad, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Barefoot White Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Barefoot
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

White Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

187 ML

NV: Tastings Rating: 82
Acidity:

clean
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

strawberry

NV: Tastings Rating: 82
Body:

light-bodied
Fruit:

sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 82
Acidity:

tart
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

watermelon

NV: Tastings Rating: 82
Acidity:

tart
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Flavors:

cherry, sour, watermelon
Fruit:

sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 81
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

strawberry
Fruit:

sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 80
Body:

light
Flavors:

orange, stemmy, watermelon
Fruit:

sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 80
Acidity:

clean
Fruit:

fruity, sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 83
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

rhubarb, spice, strawberry, watermelon

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Dry Jack Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Tuna Nicoise Salad
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Ginger
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Pesto, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Ham, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Oil-based Sauce
Vegetables: Avocado, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentil Salad, Nicoise Salad, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Root Vegetables, Salad, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

California:

California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.


White Zinfandel:

This has been called an “American Wine” because it came from and is only produced in California. A version of Zinfandel, the skin is removed to create a soft pink rose that is sweet and not for aging.

Maple Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Rated

Ingredients

½ cup almond, roasted
1/2 cup corn oil
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup rice syrup
3 tbsp water
1 tablespoon almond butter
1-1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
¾ cup unbleached enriched flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coarsely chop the cooled almonds and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the oil, both syrups, the water, almond butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended.

In a small bowl, combine both flours, the cinnamon, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the oil mixture and mix until just combined. Add the oats, raisins, and reserved almonds and mix together until well combined.

Drop the dough in 1-inch balls on a well-oiled baking sheet and flatten the dough with a wet palm. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Let cool on wire racks or serve warm.

Yield

Yields 5 dozen

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 25 mins.