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Aromas and Flavors: Dried Spices

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Wine Name:

Chateau Puech-Haut Prestige Rose

Grape Variety:
Rosé
Vintage:
2015
Origin:
France, Languedoc
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Cherry, Currant, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Spices, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Rose Petal, Soft and Luscious
Food Pairing:
Risotto, Salad, Caprese Salad, Pasta, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, Vegetables, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Cheese (Light), Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Dried Fruit, Margherita Pizza, Salmon, Sushi
Enjoyment Factor:
Chilled to 45 degrees
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Robert Mondavi Maestro Red Blend

Winery:
Robert Mondavi Winery
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Napa Valley, Oakville
Tasting Notes:
Spice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Balanced Tannins, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Currant, Dark Berries, Raspberry, Strawberry, Elegant, Velvety, Full Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Beef, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Roasted Meat, Steak, Filet Mignon, Veal, Cheese (Bold), Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
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Price:
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Wine Name:

Marques De Murrieta Reserva Rioja

Grape Variety:
Spanish red
Vintage:
2010
Origin:
Spain, Rioja
Tasting Notes:
Herbaceous, Tea, Leather, Allspice, Baking Spice, Cardamom, Dried Spices, Black Fruit, Cassis, Currant, Dried Fig, Plum, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Rose Petal, Silky Tannins, Toasty Oak
Food Pairing:
Chili, Indian, Mexican, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for several hours
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Balanced Acidity, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Cassis, Currant, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Fruits, Dried Cherry, Dried Spices, Full Bodied, High Alcohol, Smoky Oak, Tea
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Pizza, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Beef Bourguignon, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Chocolate, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Game Birds, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

La Atalaya Del Camino

Grape Variety:
Spanish red
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Almansa
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Balanced Tannins, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Currant, Dried Fig, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Violets
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Mexican, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Smoked Meat, Cheese (Bold), Eggplant, Roasted Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Benvolio Toscana Rosso

Grape Variety:
Italian red blend
Vintage:
2011
Origin:
Italy, Tuscany
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Blackberry, Blueberries, Currant, Raspberry, Dried Cherry, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Mushrooms, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Risotto, Stew, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Burgers, Game Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Dried Fruit, Margherita Pizza, Salmon
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah

Grape Variety:
Rosé
Vintage:
2015
Origin:
Mendoza
Tasting Notes:
Balanced Acidity, Cherry, Cranberries, Plum, Raspberry, Dried Spices, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Rose Petal, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Cheese, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Risotto, Spicy Food, Vegetables, Asparagus, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Apples, Fresh Berries, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Margherita Pizza, White Pizza, Oysters, Salmon, Sushi, Pasta Red Sauce, Pork, Venison, Raspberry Tart, Zucchini Salad
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Tenshen White Wine

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
California, Santa Barbara County
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Almond, Balanced Acidity, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Kiwi, Lemon Zest, Orange Peel, Dill, Dried Spices, Medium Bodied, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
Asian, Cheese, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Scallops, Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Salad, Summer Salad, Zucchini Salad, Spicy Food, Chicken, Turkey, Grilled Vegetables, White Pizza
Enjoyment Factor:
Chilled to 45 degrees
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer

Grape Variety:
Gewurtztraminer
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
France, Alsace
Tasting Notes:
Floral, Herbaceous, Spice, Allspice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Citrus Notes, Dried Fruit, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Orange Peel, Stone Fruit, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:
Asian, Fish, Calamari, Oysters, Seafood, Shellfish, Sushi, Poultry, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Salad, Spicy Food, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Soft Cheese
Enjoyment Factor:
Lightly chilled (50-55 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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