Harveys Bristol Cream Add
Taylor Cream Sherry Add
Ehlers Merlot Add
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Harveys Bristol Cream

Attributes:

Producer:

Harveys

Region:

Jerez/Xérès/Sherry, Spain

Varietal:

Cream

Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Body:

medium-bodied

Flavors:

caramel, honey

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Complexity:

complex

Compliments:

pleasant

Flavors:

caramel, nutty, raisin

Fruit:

sweet

NV: Tastings Rating: 86

Acidity:

bright, clean

Complexity:

deep, rich

Flavors:

flowers, spices

Fruit:

sweet

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Body:

light

Flavors:

caramel

Texture:

viscous

Food Matches:

Desserts: Cheesecake, Coffee Cake, Crepes, Crepes Suzette, Ginger-flavored, Vanilla Ice Cream
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries

Jerez/Xérès/Sherry:

Jerez is one of the oldest wine producing towns in Spain. Around 1490 trade had been established with the French and the British. The French and British adopted their own names for the wine which is why you will see all three names one a label of Xeres. (Jerez / Xerez /Sherry) The global positioning of the Jerez region plays a big part in regulating its climate. Like many semi-coastal regions, the ocean winds have a strong influence on the weather. In the 1800's, a vine disease called Phyloxerra destroyed many varieties that once grew in this region. Of the three grapes planted in Jerez today, Palimino accounts for 95 percent of the total vineyard area.

Taylor Cream Sherry

Attributes:

Producer:

Taylor

Region:

New York, United States

Varietal:

Cream

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Desserts: Cheesecake, Coffee Cake, Crepes, Crepes Suzette, Ginger-flavored, Vanilla Ice Cream
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries

Ehlers Merlot

Attributes:

Producer:

Ehlers Estate

Region:

Napa Valley, United States

Varietal:

Merlot

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: CGCW Rating: 86

Acidity:

fat

Body:

full-bodied

Flavors:

oak

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 92

Flavors:

blackberry, currant, mocha, vanilla

2002: CGCW Rating: 86

Fruit:

ripe

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85

Flavors:

blackberry, cherry, jammy

Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 92

Food Matches:

Desserts: Cheesecake, Coffee Cake, Crepes, Crepes Suzette, Ginger-flavored, Vanilla Ice Cream
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries

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.


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.

Crumb-Topped Coffee Cake

Rated

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly or canola or other high-quality vegetable oil
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts
2 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Preparation

Position racks so that the cake will bake in the middle of an oven and preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9-inch square pan; do not line or flour it. Set aside.

Place the flour, brown and granulated sugars, nutmeg, salt, and cloves together in a strainer or sifter and sift into a large bowl. Whisk to mix well. Using a spoon, form a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, then pour in the butter or oil and stir, breaking up clumps, until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup of the mixture to a small bowl and reserve for later use.

Stir the baking powder into the mixture in the large bowl. Add the buttermilk and eggs and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a rubber spatula. Evenly distribute the reserved crumb mixture over the top, then scatter the nuts over it and sprinkle with the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Bake until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center with your fingertip and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes; if the top begins to brown too quickly during baking, cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Remove the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature directly from the pan.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 45 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: 549 Calories from Fat: 234

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 26g
40%  
Carbohydrates 73.7g
24%  
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%  
Saturated Fat 11.3g
56%  
Calories 548.7kcal
27%  
Cholesterol 88.8mg
29%  
Protein 8.1g
13%  
Sodium 390mg
16%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
4%  
Vitamin A
10%  
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.