Louis Jadot Pinot Noir Add
Beringer 'Clear Lake' Zinfandel Add
Cockburn Tawny Port '10 yr' Add
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Louis Jadot Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Louis Jadot
Region:

Bourgogne Rouge, France
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright, fresh, tart
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Body:

light

1996: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

soft
Aromas:

berry aromas
Body:

medium body
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

red berry, smoky
Texture:

watery

1995: Tastings Rating: 80
Aromas:

wood aromas
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

cherry, eucalyptus, red fruits, vanilla

1993: WineAdvocate Rating: 77
Complexity:

rich

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Ahi Tuna, Grilled Salmon
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Mustard, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Goose, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Beef Stew, Pork Chops, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beets, Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus

Pinot Noir:

(pee noh nwahr)—A tricky grape to grow, Pinot Noir makes some of the best wines in the world. The prototype wine is red Burgundy from France but Oregon, California, New Zealand, and parts of Australia also produce good Pinot Noir. The wine is lighter in color than Cabernet or Merlot with relatively high alcohol, medium-to-high acidity, and medium-to-low tannin. Its flavors and aromas can be very fruity or earthy and woodsy, depending on how it is grown. It is rarely blended with other grapes.

Beringer 'Clear Lake' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Beringer Vineyards
Region:

Clear Lake, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

tangy
Flavors:

beef, raspberry, vanilla

1999: CGCW Rating: 84
Flavors:

berries, oak
Texture:

velvety

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

solid
Flavors:

currant, herb, pepper, plum, vanilla
Fruit:

concentrated

1998: Tanzer Rating: 88
Body:

light
Flavors:

chocolate, fresh herbs, lead pencil, new oak, raspberry, red fruits, redcurrant, spicy, tobacco
Fruit:

intense flavors

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.

Cockburn Tawny Port '10 yr'

Attributes:
Producer:

Cockburn
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Tawny Port
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

delicious

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

light, medium body
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

honey, toffee

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Flavors:

citrus, maple, pepper
Texture:

silky

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Texture:

smooth

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83
Flavors:

licorice, spicy
Fruit:

sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Bread Pudding, Cakes, Chocolate Cake, Nutty Desserts, Pecan Pie
Fruits & Nuts: Plums, Walnuts

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.


Tawny Port:

Tawny Port is a fortified Portuguese wine and describes a wide variety of types. All are made from red grapes aged in wood barrels, mellowing the wine to an amber-brown color with a nutty flavor. (See PORT for more information on the region and fortification process.)

Warm French Bread Pudding

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup superfine sugar
6 eggs
1-3/4 cups milk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups cubed sourdough French bread
1 1/2 cups dried fruit, cubed
1/2 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The mixture will look grainy.

Add the bread cubes and the fruit to the mixture, toss, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Remove the pudding from the oven and drizzle with the maple syrup. Serve hot or warm.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 50 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 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 495 Calories from Fat: 126
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 14.05g
21%  
Carbohydrates 85.33g
28%  
Dietary Fiber 2.92g
11%  
Saturated Fat 7.91g
39%  
Calories 494.59kcal
24%  
Cholesterol 31.25mg
10%  
Protein 7.65g
12%  
Sodium 468.56mg
19%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
9%  
Vitamin C
36%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.