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Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Oxford Landing
Region:

South Australia, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Acidity:

crisp, fresh, lively
Body:

light, medium body
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

lemon, lime, melon

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean, fresh, lively
Body:

light

2005: Tanzer Rating: 88
Flavors:

lemon

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Body:

light, medium-bodied
Compliments:

delicious

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, lively
Flavors:

lemon, melon

2004: Tanzer Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, clean
Compliments:

racy
Flavors:

lime, pear

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 81
Acidity:

tangy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, tangy
Flavors:

grapefruit, green apple, herb flavors, lemon

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: Vinaigrette
Vegetables: Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, 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.

Grgich Hills Fume Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Grgich Hills
Region:

Napa Valley, United States
Varietal:

Fume Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

crisp
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

fragrant, mouthwatering
Flavors:

lemon, lime, mango

2006: WineNews Rating: 90
Flavors:

apple, apricot, flinty, honeydew, lemon, melon, spicy
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

smooth

2006: WineNews Rating: 90
Flavors:

apple, apricot, flinty, honeydew, lemon, melon, spicy
Fruit:

ripe
Texture:

round

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Acidity:

tangy

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Acidity:

lively, tart
Complexity:

focused

2003: Tastings Rating: 93
Flavors:

honeysuckle, melon

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Complexity:

focused
Flavors:

grass

2002: Tastings Rating: 91
Acidity:

tangy
Fruit:

concentrated

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

Napa:

This tiny strip of land just north of San Francisco is home to America’s most prestigious wineries. Its climate is ideal for viticulture. Ironically, it was deemed too ideal for some vintners, who have moved their vineyards from the valley’s flat plain to the hills in the east and west, adhering to the idea that grapes that struggle to grow yield better wine. The climate, soil, and individual wineries are enormously varied, so it’s impossible to identify a singular trait of Napa wines. In addition, nearly every noble grape is grown here, although Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the primary grapes. In the past, Napa’s wines have alternated between extremely fruity and fat to lean and subtle. Today the best Napa wines have achieved a balance between these extremes. Many are made to be drunk young and have abundant ripe fruit; others can be initially hard and tannic, but soften over four or five years to perfumed, cedary fruit. White Napa wines are excellent with fresh-grilled fish and chicken, but can also cope with more spicy and creamy flavors. Many Napa reds will overwhelm delicate cuisine, but rich red meat and cheeses do make good companions.

House Of Nobilo 'Icon' Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

House Of Nobilo
Region:

Marlborough, Australia/New Zealand
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 89
Flavors:

gooseberry, grapefruit, peach
Fruit:

ripe

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

bell pepper

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Ceviche, Grouper / Swordfish, Monkfish, Ligurian Fish Soup, Pan-fried Trout, Salmon with Lemon, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Soft-shelled Crab
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Chinese Chicken Salad, Roast Game Hen
Sauces: Vinaigrette
Vegetables: Asparagus, Asparagus Quiche, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Salad, 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.


Marlborough:

When the first growers planted grapes in Marlborough in the 1970s (there is evidence of plantings as early as 1870s), it is unlikely they would have foreseen the extent of the growth and fame that the region’s wine industry would achieve, based upon a single varietal called Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zest fruit flavours of the first Marlborough wines, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, captured the imagination of the country's winemakers as well as international wine commentators and consumers and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development. Worldwide interest in Marlborough wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc, has continued to fuel that regional wine boom.

Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Rated

Ingredients

2 whole cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 small whole Red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped

Preparation

1. Place in a colander the cucumber slices one layer at a time, lightly salting each layer. Put a plate weighted with a heavy object on top of the slices, then place the colander over a bowl to catch the water that drains from the cucumbers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. In a saucepan, heat the vinegar, sugar, and red onion over low heat until the sugar dissolves--this shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, cool, and refrigerate.

3. Remove the cucumbers from the refrigerator, and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and add to the onion mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 more hours.

4. Drain the cucumbers and onions, reserving 5 tablespoons of the liquid. Toss the cucumbers with the reserved liquid and garnish with the chopped fresh dill.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 5 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 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 38 Calories from Fat: 0
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat < 1g
0%  
Carbohydrates 10.69g
3%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
0%  
Saturated Fat < 1g
0%  
Calories 37.85kcal
1%  
Cholesterol < 1mg
0%  
Protein < 1g
0%  
Sodium < 1mg
0%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
0%  
Vitamin A
0%  
Vitamin C
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.