Colognole Chianti Rufina Add
Gravity Hills Zinfandel ''The Sherpa'' Add
Lieb Merlot Add
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Colognole Chianti Rufina

Attributes:
Producer:

Colognole
Region:

Chianti Rufina, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese Red Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: NatDecants Rating: 88
Body:

full-bodied, solid
Complexity:

rustic, simple
Compliments:

classic

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Body:

light
Flavors:

berry

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Body:

solid
Flavors:

mineral, raspberry

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Body:

medium body
Compliments:

excellent ripeness
Flavors:

cherries, herbs, leather, peppery, spicy
Fruit:

sweet

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

berry, cherry

1997: WineEnthusiast Rating: 81
Acidity:

tart

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Acidity:

crisp
Flavors:

berry, cherry, lemon

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

Gravity Hills Zinfandel ''The Sherpa''

Attributes:
Producer:

Gravity Hills
Region:

Paso Robles, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

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.

Lieb Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Lieb
Region:

North Fork of Long Island, United States
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Flavors:

cherry, varnish

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 76

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

black cherry, coffee

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.

Mexican Lasagna

Rated

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/4 lbs (568 g) lean ground beef
2 tbsp chopped jalapeño pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp flour
Salt to taste
6 small flour tortillas, cut into three strips each
3 tbsp (45 ml) finely chopped cilantro (optional)
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In a large pan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper and sauté until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.

3. Add the beef and cook until brown. Stir in the jalapeño, tomato sauce, and half of the beef broth. Cover and let simmer.

4. In a bowl, gradually mix the flour with the remaining beef broth; add to the beef mixture. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, add the cilantro, and stir well.

5. Fill a casserole dish with the sauce, cheese, and tortillas in alternating layers, beginning with a thin sauce layer and ending with a cheese layer. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until heated through.

Yield

Makes 6 servings