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Wine and Food Pairing
When only one variety of grapes is used to make a wine, the wine is called a varietal and is named after that grape. Regulations vary by location, but in California at least 75% of the juice in a wine must be of a particular grape in order for the wine to be labeled as a varietal.
TYPES OF WHITE WINES
Chardonnay
(Shar-doe-nay)
This popular dry white wine is more full bodied than other white wines. Chardonnay has aromas of fruits and acidity. The aroma typically has flavors of lemon or grapefruit. Fermentation in new oak barrels results in a rich, buttery taste often described as toastiness, vanilla, apple, nutty, or toffee. Chardonnays aged in French oak result in a milder flavor than those aged in American oak.
Food and Wine Pairing: Chardonnay goes well with chicken, seafood, and fish.
Origin: Chardonnay originated from the Burgundy area of France. There are many world-class Chardonnays being produced in California.
Sauvignon Blanc
(So-veen-yawn-blah)
Lighter than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc usually has a grassy citrus aroma. Flavors range from apple, pear, green tea, limes and freshly mowed grass. You can often detect a little smokiness. California Sauvignon Blancs sometimes have a melon flavor. This is a crisp light wine with a strong acid finish. It is also called Fume Blanc.
American Sauvignon Blanc tends to be grassier than those produced in New Zealand.
Food and Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with salads, poultry, seafood, and cheese.
Origin: Sauvignon Blanc originated from the Sancerre region of France. Fabulous Sauvignon Blanc is currently being produced in New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Washington as well.
Riesling
(Rees-ling)
Rieslings have a floral aroma. They range from very dry and crisp to intensely sweet depending on where it is from. German Riesling is slightly sweet and balanced with some acidity. California Riesling tends to be sweeter.
Food and Wine Pairing:Rieslings go well with chicken, fish, pork, and spicy foods.
Origin: Rieslings originate from Germany. Great Rieslings are also produced in New York, Washington, California, and Australia.
Gewurztraminer
(Gah-vurtz-tra-meener)
Gewurztraminer has a spicy aroma and fruity flavors of peach, apricot, tropical fruits, and lychee. It can be dry or sweet.
Food and Wine Pairing: Gewurztraminers go especially well with spicy Asian dishes and pork sausages.
Origin: Gewurztraminer comes from the Alsace region of France. Fantastic Gewurztraminers are produced in Germany, New York, Washington, and California.
Pinot Grigio
(Pea-no-gree-zhe-oh)
Pinot Grigio is light and crispy with almond, lemon, and vanilla flavors. These wines are also called Pinot Gris.
Food and Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio goes well with seafood and salmon.
Origin: Pinot Grigio originated in Burgandy long ago but is often considered an Italian wine. The grapes prefer a cold climate, which is why Oregon is able to produce delicious Pinot Grigio.
TYPES OF RED WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon
(Ca-burr-nay So-veen-yawn)
Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich full-bodied wine. Aged in oak, this is a complex wine with cassis and blackberry flavors as well as hints of bell pepper. To make these wines drinkable sooner they are often blended with other grapes. French Bordeaux is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot to soften the tannins. When blended with Merlot and perhaps Cabernet Franc as well, this Bordeaux style blend is called Meritage in the United States.
Food and Wine Pairing Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic wine to serve with red meats.
Origin Cabernet Sauvignon is a well known grape of Bordeaux, France. Superb Cabernets are being produced in California (especially the Napa Valley), Washington, Italy, Australia, and Chile.
Merlot
(Mare-lo)
Merlot is softer tasting than Cabernet Sauvignon due to having less tannins. It is a smooth, dry wine. Merlot is often described as having the flavors of boysenberry, black cherry, herbs, and mocha.
Food and Wine Pairing Merlot is best with poultry and grilled meats, but actually goes well with most foods.
Origin Merlot originates from Bordeaux in France where it is the most commonly planted grape. You can find many great Merlots from California, Oregon, and Washington.
Pinot Noir
(Pee-no Na-wahr)
Pinot Noir is a smooth silky wine that is extremely fruity. It is characterized with aromas and flavors of black cherry or rose petals along with hints of spiciness or herbal qualities. Pinot Noirs are enjoyed for their soft velvety texture. High in alcohol, they are full bodied but not heavy.
Food and Wine Pairing Pinot Noir is best served with grilled salmon, roast beef, lamb, duck, and mushrooms.
Origin Burgandy, France is the area most recognized for its Pinot Noir. Great Pinots are also being produced in California, Oregon, British Columbia, and New Zealand.
Sangiovese
(San-gee-oh-ve-zee)
Sangiovese is a medium bodied dry wine with earthy aromas and berry, plum, spicy, or floral flavors. It has a smooth texture. Sangiovese is the main grape used to produce Italian Chiantis.
Food and Wine Pairing: Sangiovese goes especially well with pasta and other Italian foods.
Origin: Sangiovese grapes came from the Tuscany region of Italy. California is making some delicious Sangiovese as well.
Barbera
(Bar-bear-uh)
Barbera is often used as a blending grape. As a varietal it can exhibit aromas of berries, plums, or cherries with hints of vanilla, toasty, or smoky flavors.
Food and Wine Pairing:Tomato based pasta dishes are perfect matches to serve with Barbera.
Origin:Barbera is an Italian wine. However, California is producing some wonderful Barbera.
Syrah
(Sah-ra)
Syrah is a hearty wine noted for its complexity of aromas and flavors including raspberry, plum, smoke, and white pepper. It is a dark red wine, sometimes almost black in color. This wine is also called Shiraz.
Food and Wine Pairing:Syrah is great eaten with duck, wild game, steak, and beef.
Origin:Syrah is believe to originate from France. There are great Syrahs produced in France, Australia, South Africa, and California.
Zinfandel
(Zin-fan-dell)
Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice.
Food and Wine Pairing:Zinfandel is wonderful with steaks, grilled meats, and tomato based dishes.
Origin:It is believe that Zinfandel originated in Croatia. It has been grown in California since the 1850s with California Zinfandels generally considered to the best.
About the Author
Kathy and her husband, Steve, spend much of their free time involved with enjoying and tasting wine. Their Web Site, http://www.cheers2wine.com reflects their interest in wine and exploring California’s Wine Country.
Pair of Pears Trailer
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The Perfect Pair Pear Timer $3.50 Celebrate the perfect pair with the perfect favor! You simply can’t pick a more a-peel-ing or practical favor than “The Perfect Pair” pear timer, a charming accessory for any home. “The Perfect Pair” pear timer is 3.75″ high and looks as if it comes fresh from the farm, nested in straw and placed in an authentic wood box with a clear cover. Finishing touches for the 3″ x 4″ x 2.75″ gift box includ… |
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Sonoma Fruit Pattern This classic fruit pattern features apples, plums, pears, and grapes…. |
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Prickly Pear Cactus 15 Seeds-Opuntia ficus $1.49 CACTUS: Cactus, the common name for a family of desert plants. The plural is cacti or cactuses. Most species bear sharp, needlelike spines, which protect the plants from foraging desert animals. Cacti are famed for their ability to resist drought, which they owe to the fact that moisture from inside the plant evaporates very slowly through the plant’s skin. Cacti grow in hundreds of different sha… |
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‘A Pair Of Pears’ Wall Decal – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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‘Two Yellow Pears’ Wall Decal – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Nopal Liquid Concentrate, Prickly Pear Fruit Juice (Genus: Opuntia Ficus Indica) $24.95 For over 12,000 years, indigenous tribes in Meso America have consumed Nopal for food & healing purposes. More recently, nutritionists and medical practitioners have recognized it’s medicinal qualities as well. A growing body of evidence suggests that Nopal provides a nutritional support for inflammation, colon cleansing, hyperglycermia, cholesterol, obesity, atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal di… |
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The Perfect Pair Refrigerator Magnet in Retro Kitchen Gift Box $1.50 Opposites may attract, but “The Perfect Pair” Refrigerator Magnet iscertain to draw rave reviews from your guests! Beaming with the look oflove, the colorful, resin pair brings a breath of fresh air to anyone’skitchen, including their own. They’re right at home in a comfortablekitchen setting, cuddling happily on their refrigerator, all displayedin a clear gift box that measures 4.5″ x 3.75″, topp… |
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The Perfect Pair Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker $3.50 Some of life’s most enduring things come in pairs, like couples inlove and salt-and-pepper shakers. Kate Aspen believes salt and peppershould come in pears, too, so we created “The Perfect Pair” Salt & Pepper Shaker. It’s the pear-fect gift for your wedding or bridal shower guests! Features and facts: Top half of pear-green, ceramic pear is a salt shaker, and the bottom half is a pepper shak… |
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USB Computer Speaker Pear Fruit Speaker Pair $19.95 High Copy Pear Stereo Speaker |
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Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup – 12 oz – Sweet Flavor Made From Real Cacti Juice – Tasty Southwest Treat $7.90 The naturally beautiful magenta colored syrup, made from prickly pear cactus juice, is customarily used over pancakes and desserts, but is also used to make exceptionally flavorful Cactus Margaritas, Wine Coolers, Spritzers, and Prickly Pear Lemonade…. |
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The Perfect Pair Scented Pear Soap $2.35 A fragrance as refreshing as a crisp, cool autumn day or a warm spring rain wafts from the stunning gift box as soon as its opened. Inside is the perfect pear soap, beautifully expressing to your guests what you already know to be true. Features and facts: Sweet-scented soap pale green and speckled with brown, just like a real pear Soap is nestled in straw-colored raffia Pear soap measures 2 ??”” h x 1 ??”” w x ??”” d Elegantly textured gift box has a chocolate brown base and pear-colored cover with a graceful drawing of two pears and the words The Perfect Pair Scented Pear Soap Gift box measures 3 ??”” l x 2″” w x 1 ??”” d and is tied with a chocolate brown, satin ribbon and bow |
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Pear $19.99 Pear – Masterprint |
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Hoop Earrings With A Pear Shaped Dangle Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Pair $112.99 CleverEve's Hoop Earrings With A Pear Shaped Dangle Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Pair Brand: CleverEve Style: Dangle Occasion: Christmas & Hanukkah Metal Stamp: 92.5% silver Material: Sterling Silver |
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PEAR WALL PLAQUE $44.98 This decorative pear wall hanging immediately adds to the dcor of any room. This metal plaque is perfect for kitchen decoration, or as a gift! It features a pair of realistic pears on a branch. Color: Multi. Dimensions: 14 x 14 . |
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Pear Wall Plaque $44.98 This decorative pear wall hanging immediately adds to the dcor of any room. This metal plaque is perfect for kitchen decoration, or as a gift! It features a pair of realistic pears on a branch. Color: Multi. Dimensions: 14 x 14 . |
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Perfect Pear Gourmet Brownie Favors $3.95 Share a “”pear”” with your guests! Giving this delightful pear-shaped brownie is a great way to show your appreciation. It???s cleverly presented as a perfect pear…for the perfect pair! Features and facts:Brownie ball on a stick dipped and hand-decorated with luscious chocolateWrapped in clear cellophane with ribbon in your choice of colorMinimum 12 of the same design |
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