I was flipping through a magazine and came across an article about wines. It seemed interesting, because I don’t know that much about wine. It’s almost like a science with the different types of grapes, flavors and vintage. That’s only a few of the things involved with wine.
When you go into a wine section at a grocery or liquor store you could literally spend the day looking at all the wines. That’s why I thought this would be a good list and it gives a breakdown of the flavors involved and it also has which types of wine to serve with what meals. I hope you enjoy it and use it. This list is from Uptown Magazine listed as Wine 101 What to drink with your favorite meal Dec/Jan Issue:
Turkey 2007 Santa Ema Merlot Reserve Maipo Valley ($10) With its smoky, Jamaican Blue Mountain aromas and dark fruit flavors, this merlot awakens even the driest of birds.
2006 Malvira Langhe Nebbiolo ($25) A soft blanket of sweet spice cradles black cherry aromas and flavors that travel through a yummy finish.
Rack of Lamb 2008 Bogle Petite Sirah ($10) Aromas and flavors of marionberry preserves and vanilla are perfect match for Moroccan-spiced lamb.
2005 Frontaura Nexus Crianza ($33) This wine’s meaty aromas complemented by dried cherry and eucalyptus flavors enhance grilled lambs textures and flavor.
Salmon 2008 Principessa Gavia ($13) This nearly translucent wine has red delicious Apple flavors tamed by a subtle steeliness a welcome balance for a gently seasoned lemon-flavored dish.
2006 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet ($70) This french white embraces floral and vanilla aromas, with apple tart flavors. Or 2008 Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay ($35) The white boasts honeydew and Golden Delicious apple flavors.
Crab Cakes Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut Cava ($18) Honey-cashew aromas and flavors soften the spicy kick of a truly Southern crab cake.
Paul Goerg Tradition Champagne Brut ($35) Golden Delicious apple aromas travel through blood orange and cantaloupe flavors, but the long almondy finish and creamy texture will seduce crab cake cormorants.
Filet mignon 2005 Dominio de Valdelacasa ($18) Cinnamon, vanilla, and clove aromas marry dried-cherry flavors to create a harmonious match.
2007 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir ($35) The aromas of anise, fennel, and lovemaking sweat dance with black cherry chutney and trffle.
Duck 2007 Vina Gormaz Tempranillo ($10) An earthy nose is sweetened with red cherry flavors that will romance a roasted duck.
2008 Andrea Oberto Barbera D’Alba ($16) The sweet black cherry nutmeg-spice aromas and black peppery flavors are a marvelous match for a slow-roasted jerk or honey spiced duck
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