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    Cristalino Brut Add
    Lolonis Zinfandel Add
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    Cristalino Brut

    Attributes:
    Producer:

    Cristalino
    Region:

    Italy
    Varietal:

    Brut
    Bottle Size:

    187 ML

    Food Matches:
    Cheese: Blue Cheese
    Fish or Shellfish: Bouillabaisse, Calamari, Caviar, Deep Fried Bass, Deep Fried Catfish, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi
    Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
    Herbs & Spices: Saffron, Wasabi
    Poultry & Eggs: Soufflé
    Red Meat: Ham
    Vegetables: Bruschetta, Fruit Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentils, Nicoise Salad, Risotto, Vegetable, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Spinach, Stir Fry, Zucchini

    Italy:

    Makes nearly as much wine as France, but lags behind in their classification system. As a result, Italian wine isn’t taken as seriously as French wine. Most Italian wine is made from native grape varieties that don’t grow well elsewhere, such as Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. The most important regions are Piedmont, where Barolo and Barbaresco dominate, Tuscany, home to Chianti, Montepulciano, and the Super-Tuscans (a collection of relatively new reds), and the Northeastern region, where you’ll find Soave, Valpolicella, and Bardolino. Italy’s soils and climates are varied and ideally suited for viticulture, from the Alpine foothills in the north to the Mediterranean coast in the South. Its hilly landscape provides sun and cooler temperatures, even in the warmest regions. Italy has two categories of fine wines. DOCG, which means regulated and guaranteed place name, refers to a small group of elite wines. DOB wines are those with regulated (but not guaranteed) place names. A lower tier of table wines are grouped into IGT wines, which indicate the location on the label, and ordinary table wines, which carry no geographical indication except, “Italy.”


    Brut:

    A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).

    Lolonis Zinfandel

    Attributes:
    Producer:

    Lolonis
    Region:

    Redwood Valley, United States
    Varietal:

    Zinfandel
    Bottle Size:

    750 ML

    2005: CGCW Rating: 89
    Acidity:

    lively
    Complexity:

    focused
    Fruit:

    juicy

    2005: CGCW Rating: 85
    Acidity:

    fresh
    Flavors:

    piney
    Texture:

    open

    2004: CGCW Rating: 88
    Flavors:

    blackberry, oak, peppery, spice
    Fruit:

    sweet

    2003: CGCW Rating: 88
    Complexity:

    focused
    Compliments:

    drinkable

    2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
    Flavors:

    earth, spice

    2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
    Flavors:

    cassis, cherry, chocolate, raspberry
    Fruit:

    intensely flavored, ripe, sweet

    2002: CGCW Rating: 85
    Flavors:

    black pepper, dried cherry, earthy, espresso, raisin

    2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
    Body:

    full-bodied
    Complexity:

    rich
    Compliments:

    powerful
    Flavors:

    cherry, pepper
    Fruit:

    ripe

    Food Matches:
    Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese
    Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
    Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green)
    Pasta & Grains: Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce
    Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
    Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
    Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
    Spicy Food: Beef Stir Fry
    Vegetables: Lentils, Tomato

    Zinfandel:

    One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.

    Thai Chicken, Basil, and Chili Stir-fry

    Rated

    Ingredients

    1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    1 bunch fresh basil (2 cups leaves)
    1/4 cup Chicken Stock
    2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
    2 tsp sugar or honey
    1/4 to 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    2 tsp cornstarch
    1 tbsp canola oil
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    3 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
    1 to 4 jalapeño or Thai chilies, thinly sliced
    6 oz Asian eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced on the diagonal
    6 oz snow peas, stems and strings removed

    Preparation

    1. Wash and dry the chicken breasts and trim off any fat. Cut the chicken breasts across the grain on the diagonal into 1/4-inch strips. Cut these strips into 2-inch pieces. Wash, dry, and stem the basil.

    2. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

    3. Just before serving, heat a nonstick wok or frying pan over high heat. Swirl in the oil. Add the garlic, scallion whites, and chilies and stir-fry until fragrant but not brown, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken, eggplant, and snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, scallion greens, and sauce and continue stir-frying until the chicken is cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Note: This dish is supposed to be a little soupy. Serve it in bowls over rice.

    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: 271 Calories from Fat: 70
    Amount per Serving
    % Daily Value*  
    Amount per Serving
    % Daily Value*  
    Total Fat 7.82g
    12%  
    Carbohydrates 10.88g
    3%  
    Dietary Fiber 3.91g
    15%  
    Saturated Fat 1.63g
    8%  
    Calories 271.05kcal
    13%  
    Cholesterol 96.39mg
    32%  
    Protein 38.11g
    63%  
    Sodium 782.83mg
    32%  
    Calcium
    1%  
    Iron
    5%  
    Vitamin A
    43%  
    Vitamin C
    53%  
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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