Baron Philippe de Rothschild 'Mouton Cadet'

Attributes:
Producer:

Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Region:

Bordeaux, France
Varietal:

Bordeaux - White
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Bordeaux:

A region in western France that grows famous red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes and white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a maritime climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters as well as an abundance of rain during harvest time. When young, the finest red Bordeaux wines have a deep cranberry hue and aromas of blackcurrants, plums, spice, cedar, and cassis. For the first ten years or so these wines can be very dry, with tannin masking the fruity flavors. Eventually the wines turn garnet, and develops an extraordinarily complex bouquet and flavor as well as softer tannins. The finest red Bordeaux wines still take 20 years or so before reaching their maturity. Two distinct red wine production zones exist within the Bordeaux region; the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank vineyards are located west of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary, into which the Garonne empties. The Right Bank vineyards are east and north of the Dordogne River and east of the Grionde Estuary. Of the various wine districts on the Left and Right Banks, four are the most important for red wines: Haut-Médoc; Pessac-Leognan, St-Emilion, and Pomerol. For white wines, the most important are Graves and Pessac-Leognan.

Augey Bordeaux Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Augey
Region:

Bordeaux, France
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: Tastings Rating: 82
Body:

medium-bodied

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

honey, lemon

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Acidity:

clean
Aromas:

berry aromas
Texture:

slightly diluted

1997: Tastings Rating: 82
Texture:

watery

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Flavors:

herbs, mint

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 74
Body:

light

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

crisp
Flavors:

citrus, mineral

1994: WineSpectator Rating: 74
Texture:

round

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Desserts: Macarons
Fish or Shellfish: Lobster Salad, Poached Salmon, Sea Bass
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Red Meat: Irish Stew, Liver, Pate or Liver
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Asparagus Quiche, Tomato

Bordeaux:

A region in western France that grows famous red wines from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes and white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grapes. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux has a maritime climate with warm summers and fairly mild winters as well as an abundance of rain during harvest time. When young, the finest red Bordeaux wines have a deep cranberry hue and aromas of blackcurrants, plums, spice, cedar, and cassis. For the first ten years or so these wines can be very dry, with tannin masking the fruity flavors. Eventually the wines turn garnet, and develops an extraordinarily complex bouquet and flavor as well as softer tannins. The finest red Bordeaux wines still take 20 years or so before reaching their maturity. Two distinct red wine production zones exist within the Bordeaux region; the Left Bank and the Right Bank. The Left Bank vineyards are located west of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary, into which the Garonne empties. The Right Bank vineyards are east and north of the Dordogne River and east of the Grionde Estuary. Of the various wine districts on the Left and Right Banks, four are the most important for red wines: Haut-Médoc; Pessac-Leognan, St-Emilion, and Pomerol. For white wines, the most important are Graves and Pessac-Leognan.

Columbia Crest Sauvignon Blanc 'Two Vines'

Attributes:
Producer:

Columbia Crest Winery
Region:

Columbia Valley, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, crisp, tangy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

yellow fruits

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, soft
Body:

light

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

citrus, herb, pear, vanilla

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

apple, herbal, peppery, spice

1997: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

clean, lively
Body:

lean, medium-bodied
Fruit:

fruity

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light
Flavors:

citrus, spice

1993: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

lean, light
Compliments:

distinctive

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.


Columbia Valley:

The Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the largest in the state of Washington. It includes the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and Horse Heaven Hill AVAs within its boundaries.

Cucumber Dill Soup

Rated

Ingredients

4 medium cucumbers
2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
2 tbsp fresh dill
1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt
1 tsp lemon juice

Preparation

1. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds, then slice into rounds.

2. Process all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve cold.

Yield

Makes 4 servings