Château Pichon Longueville Pauillac Grand Cru

Attributes:
Producer:

Château Pichon Longueville
Region:

Pauillac, 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

Pauillac:

(poy yac)— a commune in the Haut Medoc district of Bordeaux. Its wines are rich, powerful, firm and tannic, with blackcurrant and cedar aroma and flavors. Home to three of Bordeaux’s most famous wines: Lafitte-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, and Latour.

Indian Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

Indian Creek
Region:

Idaho, United States
Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Flavors:

black cherry, resinous

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Brie, Provolone
Fish or Shellfish: Sea Bass
Herbs & Spices: Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Game, Kidney, Roast Beef, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Carpaccio
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Potatoes, Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Cabernet Sauvignon:

(cab er nay saw vee nyon)—This highly adaptable grape grows almost anywhere it is relatively warm, but the best wines come from the Burgundy region of France (where it is a noble variety), California, and Australia. It became famous through the red wines of the Médoc district of Bordeaux and is now grown in Washington, southern France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make wines that are high in tannin and medium- to full-bodied. Usually identified as having black currant or cassis flavors, the grape can also possess vegetal tones when the grapes are less than ideally ripe. The best wines are rich and firm with great depth, and are often aged for fifteen years or more. Because it is highly tannic, Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with other less-tannic grapes such as Merlot.


Idaho:

Idaho is a state in the Western part of the United States of America. The climate of the wine region in Idaho much resembles eastern Washington, though the Day-Night Temperature is greater. The effect of this climate is and unpredicted combination of grapes with high acidity and high sugar. Unfortunately the growers here have to deal with Idaho's bitter winter. The challenge for the grapes is not necessarily ripening but surviving. Riesling thrives in these harsh conditions and produces good sweet wines. Pinot noir and Chardonnay are also grown with some success; where as the Cabernet Sauvignon doesn't do well in the short growing season.

Lindemans 'Bin 95' Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Lindemans Wines
Region:

Southeastern Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Flavors:

herb flavors, peach

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, tangy

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Acidity:

fresh, soft
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

herb flavors, melon

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean, fresh, soft
Body:

lean
Flavors:

citrus, peach

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

soft
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

herb flavors, peach
Texture:

round

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Body:

light
Flavors:

citrus

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

crisp
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Flavors:

citrus, herb

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: Vinaigrette
Vegetables: Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions

Rated

Ingredients

6 pieces pork tenderloin (6 oz each), trimmed of surrounding fat, butterflied and pounded to a thickness of 1/2"
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground cumin or caraway seeds
1-1/2 lbs Rome Beauty apples, unpeeled but halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
3/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Season the pork with the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

Lightly coat 2 nonstick skillets with vegetable cooking spray and place them over high heat. When they are hot, add the pork and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the meat to an ovenproof platter and keep it warm in a 180° oven while you make the sauce.

Divide the onions between the skillets and sauté them for about 3 minutes, until they are softened. Combine all the onions in 1 of the skillets.

Add the vinegar, water, sugar and cumin or caraway seeds to the skillet. Stir in the apples, salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover and boil the mixture gently over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the liquid is almost gone and the apples are moist and tender.

Return the pork (and any juices that have accumulated on the platter) to the skillet and reheat for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yield

Serves 6 serving

Cook Time

Prep Time: 25 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 6 serving
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 120 Calories from Fat: 17
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 1.9g
2%  
Carbohydrates 21.3g
7%  
Dietary Fiber 3.4g
13%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
3%  
Calories 119.8kcal
5%  
Cholesterol 18.7mg
6%  
Protein 6.6g
11%  
Sodium 259.5mg
10%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
1%  
Vitamin A
1%  
Vitamin C
13%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.