Laurel Glen 'Old Vine !ZaZin' Zinfandel Add
Toad Hollow Cacaphony Add
Leaping Lizard Pinot Noir Add
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Laurel Glen 'Old Vine !ZaZin' Zinfandel

Attributes:
Producer:

Laurel Glen Vineyard
Region:

Lodi, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 82
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

simple

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

caramel, dried berry, raspberry, toasty oak, vanilla

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Flavors:

berries, oregano
Fruit:

ripe

2002: CGCW Rating: 83
Flavors:

bitter, chocolate, prunes
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Complexity:

supple
Compliments:

stylish
Flavors:

currant, raspberry, toasty oak

2000: Tanzer Rating: 88
Flavors:

berries, clove, oak, orange peel, raspberry, redcurrant
Fruit:

juicy

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Acidity:

soft
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

delicious, drinkable

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.

Toad Hollow Cacaphony

Attributes:
Producer:

Toad Hollow
Region:

Paso Robles, United States
Varietal:

Zinfandel
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: Tastings Rating: 85
Body:

lean
Flavors:

camphor, herb, raspberry

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple, straightforward
Compliments:

pleasant

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.

Leaping Lizard Pinot Noir

Attributes:
Producer:

Leaping Lizard
Region:

Russian River Valley, United States
Varietal:

Pinot Noir
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

cherry, cola, earth

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cinnamon, raspberry, red cherry, spicy, toast, vanilla

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Feta, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Seared Ahi Tuna
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cinnamon, Mint, Pepper (black, white, green), Rosemary
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Truffles
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Flank Steak, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Roast Pork Tenderloin w/Sage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Beets, Mushrooms, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

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.

Glazed Carrots

Rated

Ingredients

8 medium-size carrots, cut diagonally in thin slices
4 tbsp apple juice concentrate
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp grated orange peel
1-3/4 cups water
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water

Preparation

1. Put carrots and remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture in a medium-size saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are tender, but not soft.

3. Add cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

Yield

Makes 4 servings.