september 2011
Chateauneuf du Pape & Beef Tenderloin
2011-09-02 16:26:33
Take a trip to France without leaving the comfort of your kitchen tonight. We have paired the 2009 Domaine Ferrando "Colombis" Chateauneuf du Pape (Bottle: $69.99 - As part of a mixed case: $59.50) with Beef Tenderloin with Red-Wine and Marrow Sauce. This is a typical French pairing- the bold french red wine accentuates the essential flavors in meat dishes such as beef tenderloin. This Chateauneuf du Pape is medium ruby-hued and an extraordinarily seductive wine. It is an irresistible, medium to full-bodied, classic Chateauneuf with nearly overwhelming levels of kirsch and spice. It is best drunk in its first 6-8 years of life.
Check out this recipe from Epicurious to make a delicate beef dish to compliment this delicious wine.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Beef-Tenderloin-with-Red-Wine-and-Marrow-Sauce-105500
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Pinot Grigio and Super Salad
2011-09-09 20:08:44
All of this rain and unfortunate weather has led us to believe that summer is over and Fall is approaching. While it definitely has been unpleasant, we are seeing some sunny days coming in our forecast! End the last days of summer with trying our new pinot grigio, the 2010 Marco Felluga "Mongris". White wine is essential to the hot, humid summer days and this is the perfect refreshing closing wine to cap off this hot season properly. The wine is golden yellow in color with beautiful copper and orange-tinged tones. This wine has an intense and immediate bouquet with pronounced hints of acacia flowers, broom and apple. In the mouth it is elegantly fruity and becomes full-bodied, VERY well structured and has a remarkably long finish. Purchase it in the store or online for only $19.99 or make it a case for $16.99 a bottle.
We have decided to pair this Pinot Grigio with a Super Summer Salad from Epicurious.com. Copy the following link to find out how to prepare this Pepper-Grilled Steak Salad: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pepper-Grilled-Steak-with-Chopped-Summer-Salad-354334
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A Trip to Italy: Fontina and Soave
2011-09-20 15:16:51
This week, we encourage you to kill two birds with one stone. In other words, we have paired one of our featured wines of the week, the 2008 Monte Tondo Foscarin Slavinus Soave Superiore Classico with one of our artisan cheeses, creamy Italian fontina. Why is this pairing so magical? The hot, sweet, sharp flavors of the semi-soft Italian cheese compliments well with white wine- specifically with an Italian white to bring out the complexities of the flavor of the cheese. The wine itself is a beautiful pale yellow color with golden reflections. It is a wine of strong character and extraordinary balance. The bouquet is ample with scents of banana and floral peach tree. This is truly an unusual Soave of full taste and long finish. This delicate yet flavorful combination of your classic cheese and wine dish should be simply prepared. We picture the wine chilling in the corner of the table with an array of crackers to pair with the soft slices of fontina. This is a perfect appetizer that requires little prep and labor because the featured items themselves are so flavorful and abundant on their own. Come in and try the combination today!
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A Taste of Italy: Dolcetto and Pork Chops
2011-09-22 20:47:51
In the spirit of Andrea just returning from her trip in the Mediterranean, we invite you to explore an Italian treat. This week we pair one of our featured wines, the 2009 Giuseppe e Figlio Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba and a delicious Grilled Pork Chop dish. This rich Italian red has the most amazing deep ruby-red color with a strong fruity, and slightly floral nose. It is dry, with great spice character, body and elegance. The acidity makes this wine the perfect pairing to Pork Chops. The rich juicy flavors of the wine and pork chops will guarantee a mouth-watering master piece dinner. Check out this Epicurious recipe for a simple yet elegant Por Chop recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Pork-Chops-with-Italian-Relish-4334
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Amarone and Osso Buco: The Ultimate Indulgence
2011-09-30 20:00:15
Tonight we are opening a very special Italian wine, the 2006 Bussola Amarone Classico. The wine is a ripe, velvety red, with a fine frame of supple tannins, displaying flavors of prune, kirsch, bitter herbs and loamy earth, with just a hint of savory-sweet sun-dried tomato. There's a subtle juiciness, with a sweet, smoky note that builds toward the long finish. Only 2,500 cases made are made of this vintage, adding to its unique beauty. This flavor blasting wine offers a high dimension of class and elegance and is only to be paired with the same class of food as well. We have chosen to pair this wine with Osso Buco-- the rich, lush dish is a perfect compliment for the Amarone, it brings out the natural tanins and suppleness that the Amarone grape has to offer. This is a timeless and classic combination, find the recipe here from Food Network TV star, Giada De Laurentiis: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/osso-buco-recipe/index.html
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