Château de Montfort Vouvray Add
Evans & Tate Sauvignon Blanc Add
Albert Mann 'Cuvee Albert' Riesling Add
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Château de Montfort Vouvray

Attributes:
Producer:

Château de Montfort
Region:

Vouvray, France
Varietal:

Chenin Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Flavors:

apple, earthy

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

crisp, lively
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

delicious

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 77
Acidity:

tart
Flavors:

earthy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Fondue
Poultry & Eggs: Chinese Chicken Salad
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Salad

Chenin Blanc:

Vouvray:

Vouvray is a cool climate region with limestone and chalk soil located on the north shore of the Loire River. Wine production in Vouvray has been recorded as early as the fifth century when Saint Martin of Tours introduced the Chenin Blanc grape to the region. By Law a Vouvray wine must be made of 100 percent Chenin Blanc and can be found ranging from sec (dry) to fully sweet (Moelleux) or sparkling. A typical Vouvray exhibits quince, honey, or almond flavors.

Evans & Tate Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Evans & Tate
Region:

Margaret River, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

tart
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Aromas:

*-scented, floral
Body:

solid
Compliments:

distinctive
Flavors:

pear

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

light
Flavors:

herb flavors, mint

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

Margaret River:

In Western Australia, this temperate coastal area is producing superbly elegant wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnays, and Sémillons.


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.

Albert Mann 'Cuvee Albert' Riesling

Attributes:
Producer:

Domaine Albert Mann
Region:

Alsace, France
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

rich, supple
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

lemon, nectarine, peach, pear

2002: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

ginger, honey, pear
Fruit:

ripe

2001: Tanzer Rating: 88
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

lime, minerals, spearmint
Fruit:

austere

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Acidity:

tangy
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

buttery, lime, mint, pineapple

1999: Tanzer Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Flavors:

citrus skin, flint, minerally, stone
Fruit:

juicy

1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Compliments:

well-made

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Curry
Poultry & Eggs: Foie Gras
Red Meat: Pork w/Sauerkraut
Sauces: Sweet & Sour Sauce
Spicy Food: Asian, Pho
Vegetables: Artichokes, Onion Tart

Alsace:

(ahl zas) Just across the Rhine River from Germany, this region in northeastern France produces wines that are unique in many ways. They are made with grapes native to Germany; their bottles are graceful and long-necked; they are relatively inexpensive; and their labels carry the names of the grape as well as the place-name. Alsace Riesling is far drier than its German counterpart, although it has a fruity aroma. IT can be enjoyed young, but a good Riesling will age and improve for ten or more years. Alsace Pinot Blanc is a light-bodied wine that can be extremely dry or medium-dry. Tokay Pinot Gris is made from the Pinot Gris grape, known more famously in Italy as Pinot Grigio. In Alsace these wines are rich, spicy, and full-bodied and a good match with spicy meat dishes as well as sweet and sour flavors. In Alsace, the Gewurztraminer grape makes wines that are spicy, intense, low in acidity and high in alcohol.


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.

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/3 cup peanut oil
2/3 cup sesame seeds
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 small head napa cabbage
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 lime
1 8oz. can sliced water chestnuts
6 scallions
1 medium red bell pepper
10 sprigs cilantro

Preparation

1 Put the peanut oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the chicken in one layer without crowding. Put the skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the sesame seeds on a pie plate or wax paper. (If the butcher hasn't done so, lb the breasts between two sheets of aluminum foil or wax paper with the side of a cleaver or a meat pounder.) Season the breasts with salt and pepper and press into the sesame seeds to coat both sides evenly. Put in the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for 5 minutes on each side, gently turning the breasts with a spatula, until the meat is firm and no pink shows in the middle. (Cut into one to check if you're not sure.) Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.

2 Meanwhile, trim the bottom 1/2 inch from the cabbage and remove any damaged or withered parts from the tops of the leaves. Cut crosswise into strips no more than 1/2 inch wide. Put into a salad spinner, fill with water, drain, and spin the greens dry. Remove any excess moisture with paper towels.

3 Peel and halve the ginger. Drop down the chute of a food processor with the motor running and purée. Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the fish sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Juice the lime and add the juice to the ginger mixture. Process until the dressing is combined. Add salt to taste. 4 Open the can of water chestnuts and drain. Trim the scallions and cut the white and green parts crosswise into thin slices. Cut the top from the bell pepper. Stand it upright and cut down inside the four walls, separating them from the center core and seeds. Then cut the walls into thin strips. Coarsely chop the leaves from the cilantro sprigs.

5 Put the cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add the water chestnuts, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, and dressing. Toss well. Cut the cooked chicken into strips no more than 1/2 inch wide. Add to the salad and toss.

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: 510 Calories from Fat: 371
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 41.22g
63%  
Carbohydrates 9.19g
3%  
Dietary Fiber 5.44g
21%  
Saturated Fat 6.63g
33%  
Calories 510.13kcal
25%  
Cholesterol 54.22mg
18%  
Protein 28.74g
47%  
Sodium 899.8mg
37%  
Calcium
5%  
Iron
7%  
Vitamin A
203%  
Vitamin C
170%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.