A blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Jammy raspberry and plum nose and blackberry and raspberry flavors. Sweet finish. Good for grilled meats and chicken dishes.
Name: Menage a Trois – Folie a Deux
Grape: Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Maker: Trinchero Family Estate
Alcohol: 13.5%
Aged 12 years this wine still has lots to offer. Dark red with hints of plum and cedar. Mellow with age and soft grape and pepper spice with a nice finish.
Name: Jacob’s Creek Reserve Shiraz
Grape: Shiraz
Region: South Australia
Maker: Jacob’s Creek
Alcohol: 14.5%
Musty wet earth nose with spiced cherry flavors. Pairs with fish dishes. From Limoux southern France. Aged 6 months in oak.
Name: Le Grand Pinot Noir
Grape: Pinot
Region: Limoux southern France
Maker: Le Grand Noir
Price: $19
Alcohol: 13%
Intense red in color with a nose of blueberry and exotic fruits. Full well rounded mouth of fruit and spice with a lingering finish.
A collaborative effort of the French M.Chapoutier and Napa’s A. Terlato.
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Name: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Grape: Shiraz Viognier
Region: Victoria, Australia
Maker: Terlato & Chapoutier
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in flinty soil. Honey yellow color with citrus nose. Tart citrus, grapefruit, orange and mineral taste. Alcohol buoyed finish.
Name: Domaine Fouassier Les Romains Sancerre
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Loire, Central Vineyards, France
Maker: Domaine Fouassier
Alcohol: 14.5%
Dark, ruby hued, almost black in color with a floral violet and cedar nose. Smooth cherry, anise and candied fruit mouth full with a long dry finish. A great toscana.
This ‘dark beauty’ is fermented in wood and stainless steel hybrid tanks and aged for a minimum of 12 months in barriques.
Name: Belnero Toscana
Grape: Sangiovese (Nielluccio) Grape
Alcohol: 14.5%
Region: Southern hills of Montalcino. Toscana
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Answer: Terrine of Roasted Eggplant is the perfect complement.
This dish is from World Class Chef Nick Stellino and you can find this recipe on his website. For more information on Chef Stellino follow this link to his videos.
Orange brown in color. Balanced malt and hops. Thin head. Caramel, toffee and bread. UKs best selling cask conditioned ale.
Name: Fuller’s London Pride Premium Ale
Region: Chiswick, London
Maker: Orkney Brewery
Alcohol: 4.7%
Good chilled. Spice, grapefruit and lemon zest. Peppery finish.
Name: La Capra Chenin
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South Africa
Maker: FairView
Price: $13
Alcohol: 13.5%
Golden yellow with citrus nose. Crisp tart grapefruit.
Name: 250
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Valle Central
Maker: FairTrade
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fair trade wine. Dark red with oak nose. Mellow body with spice and chocolate. Velvety finish. Good with red meat, poultry and pasta.
Name: 250
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Valle Central
Maker: FairTrade
Alcohol: 13.5%