Tenuta di Valgiano Palistorti Add
Brancaia Il Blu Add
Trinity Oaks White Merlot Add
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Tenuta di Valgiano Palistorti

Attributes:
Producer:

Tenuta di Valgiano
Region:

Colline Lucchesi, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese Red Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

fat, soft
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

focused, supple
Flavors:

cinnamon, dark fruit, pepper, plum, raspberry, smoky

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Flavors:

berry, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, cherry

2003: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

black cherry, coffee, dark chocolate, pepper, spice
Fruit:

sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light
Flavors:

berry, cherry, herb

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Aromas:

funky
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

earthy, meaty, spicy

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, soft
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

delicious

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Compliments:

pleasant

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Brancaia Il Blu

Attributes:
Producer:

La Brancaia
Region:

Toscana or Toscano, Italy
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 93
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

berry, plum, raspberry, toasty oak, tobacco, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Flavors:

currant

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Trinity Oaks White Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Trinity Oaks
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

White Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.

Chicken Guacamole Tortillas

Rated

Ingredients

1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of excess fat
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ripe avocados
1 whole jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, seeded & minced
½ whole bermuda red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoon Cliantro leaves
1/8 teaspoon lime juice
2 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream

Preparation

Season chicken breasts on both sides with 1/8tsp salt, 1/8 tsp each black pepper & cayenne pepper, and cumin. In a large skillet saute chicken in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove and slice thin.

Make guacamole by mashing avocado, adding other ingredients, and seasoning to taste with remaining salt, peppers and lime juice.

Lay half the chicken slices in one of the tortillas, cover with half the guacamole, and roll up tortilla. Repeat. Serve with sour cream on the side for dipping.

Yield

Makes 2 Servings

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 8 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 473 Calories from Fat: 414
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 46g
70%  
Carbohydrates 43g
14%  
Dietary Fiber 17g
68%  
Saturated Fat 21g
105%  
Calories 473kcal
23%  
Cholesterol 30mg
10%  
Protein 17g
28%  
Sodium 551mg
22%  
Calcium
3%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
31%  
Vitamin C
143%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.