Bodega Norton Malbec ''Barrel Select''

Attributes:

Producer:

Norton

Region:

Mendoza, Other

Varietal:

Malbec

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Pasta & Grains: Vegetarian Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Beef, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Mexican & South American
Vegetables: Beans, White, Tomato

Malbec:

A red grape variety commonly grown in Argentina. Argentinian Malbecs can be ripe and lush, and capable of extended aging.

Woodbridge 'Select' Merlot

Attributes:

Producer:

Woodbridge

Region:

Lodi, United States

Varietal:

Merlot

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 79

Complexity:

simple

Flavors:

cherry, rhubarb

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86

Flavors:

blackberry, cherry, coffee, herbs

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 80

Flavors:

cherry, cola, earthy

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84

Acidity:

bright

Fruit:

austere

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.

Gruet 'Methode Champenoise' Blanc de Blancs

Attributes:

Producer:

Gruet

Region:

New Mexico, United States

Varietal:

Blanc de Blancs

Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: Tastings Rating: 88

Acidity:

tart, zesty

Body:

medium-bodied

2002: Tastings Rating: 87

Acidity:

crisp

Flavors:

apple, green apple, lemon, pear, spice

Fruit:

sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83

Complexity:

straightforward

Texture:

creamy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Complexity:

complex

Compliments:

mature, pleasant

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Complexity:

complex

Flavors:

apple, citrus, lemon, spicy

Food Matches:

Pasta & Grains: Vegetarian Lasagna
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Beef, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Mexican & South American
Vegetables: Beans, White, Tomato

Blanc de Blancs:

Literally 'white from whites', blanc de blancs champagne is made from light-skinned Chardonnay grapes. This sparkling wine has maximum finesse, lightness and elegance.

Green Bean, Tomato, And Olive Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fresh whole green beans, cooked
1/2 lb. ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup olive condite
3 tbsp of the oil it is preserved in
½ cup scallion, chopped
6 whole anchovy, flat fillets

Preparation

Top and tail the beans, which should be small ones, and throw them into a fairly large amount of boiling salted water for about three to five minutes, depending on their freshness. Cooked beans should be crisp-tender and not starchy. Drain, refresh in cold water, and cool them on paper towels.

Olive condite is a mixed green-olive antipasto with bits of sweet pepper, capers, and whatnot packed in olive oil and flavored with vinegar. Italian growers use up their broken olives in this highly seasoned and very tasty mix; it's very modestly priced and available in supermarkets everywhere.

Mix everything listed except the anchovy fillets and let the salad sit at room temperature for half an hour before serving. Garnish just before serving with the anchovies or, if you prefer, artichoke hearts preserved in oil.

Yield

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 4 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 2 to 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 241 Calories from Fat: 188

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 20.88g
32%  
Carbohydrates 13.31g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 5.3g
21%  
Saturated Fat 3.02g
15%  
Calories 240.5kcal
12%  
Protein 3.63g
6%  
Sodium 36.89mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
20%  
Vitamin C
55%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.