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Giacomo Mori Chianti Add
San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon Add
King Fish Merlot Add
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Giacomo Mori Chianti

Attributes:
Producer:

Giacomo Mori
Region:

Chianti, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese Red Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium body
Complexity:

rich

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

cherries, leather, licorice
Fruit:

sweet

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

layered, supple
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberries, earth, licorice, minerals

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

cherry, strawberry
Fruit:

ripe

1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

cherry, herbs, kirsch, tobacco

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

Chianti:

Italy’s largest wine region extends through much of Tuscany. Chianti is divided into seven districts, all of which are DOCG status. These wines, made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, are often given the name of the district where the grapes are grown. Chianti Classico is the heartland of the zone, and the best area for wine. Chianti wines vary in style according to their aging: Riserva wines are quite often aged in French oak, and may be released only after two year or more at the winery. A very dry wine, it can range from light-bodied to almost full-bodied, with aromas of cherry and violet, and flavors reminiscent of tart cherries. The best Chiantis have very concentrated fruit character and usually taste best from five to eight hears after vintage. Another great wine from Chianti is Brunello di Montalcino, which comes from a particular strain of the Sangiovese grape.

San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon

Attributes:
Producer:

San Simeon

Region:

Paso Robles, United States
Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Body:

full-bodied

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.

King Fish Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

King Fish
Region:

California, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: NatDecants Rating: 86
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

plummy

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Casseroles / Hot Dish, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Mushrooms, Potatoes, 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.


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 Beans with Sausage

Rated

Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 teaspoon dried red pepper flake
1-1/2 tsp paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb italian sausage sliced on the bias, 1/2-inch thick
¼ cup tomato puree
1 lb. navy beans or other dried small white beans
salt
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then season with red pepper flakes, paprika, and black pepper.

Increase heat to medium. Add the sausage to onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add tomato purée, beans, and 4 cups water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 1 hour (though some types of beans may take considerably longer, depending on size and age).

Season to taste with salt and garnish with parsley.

Yield

Serves 5

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 90 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 5
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 97 Calories from Fat: 144
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 16g
24%  
Carbohydrates 10g
3%  
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%  
Saturated Fat 9g
45%  
Calories 97kcal
4%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein 7g
11%  
Sodium 524mg
21%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
15%  
Vitamin A
16%  
Vitamin C
20%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.