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Vega Sicilia Unico

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Region:

Ribera del Duero, Spain
Varietal:

Proprietary Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1996: Tanzer Rating: 94
Complexity:

complex, deep
Compliments:

elegant

1995: Tanzer Rating: 94
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

berry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, chocolate, coffee, mocha, sandalwood, spices, tobacco, vanilla
Fruit:

sweet

1990: Tanzer Rating: 90(+?)
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

chestnut, mineral, oak, plum, redcurrant, spice, tobacco

1987: Tanzer Rating: 94
Acidity:

bracing acids
Flavors:

game, raspberry, spices
Fruit:

ripe

1987: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

lean
Complexity:

focused
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

cherries, oak, raspberries
Texture:

chewy, dense, strong

1986: Tanzer Rating: 95
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

minerally, minerals, redcurrant, smoke, vegetal

1986: Tastings Rating: 98
Body:

solid
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

black fruit, earth, spice, tar
Texture:

open, thick

1986: Tastings Rating: 96
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

black fruit, oak, plum, smoky, spicy, vanilla
Fruit:

concentrated

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Ribera del Duero:

a region in north central Spain (south of Rioja) known primarily for its Vega Sicilia but is now producing terrific wines from Tempranillo grapes.

Vizcarra Roble

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
Region:

Ribera del Duero, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo, Red Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright, tangy
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

blackberry, cherry, dark fruit, grapey, herbal, licorice, smoky

2006: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Flavors:

bacon, blackberry, blueberry, cedar, oak, smoke
Fruit:

concentrated

2005: Tanzer Rating: 88(+?)
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

berry, bitter, cassis, chocolate, espresso, peppery, spicy

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Fruit:

concentrated

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Flavors:

blackberry, blueberry, oak, spice box, toast

2005: Tanzer Rating: 88

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Acidity:

crisp, high acidity
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

berries, cherries, flowers

2004: Tanzer Rating: 87
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

currant, leather, meat, nutty, oak, peppery, raspberry, sandalwood, strawberry
Fruit:

concentrated

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Ribera del Duero:

a region in north central Spain (south of Rioja) known primarily for its Vega Sicilia but is now producing terrific wines from Tempranillo grapes.


Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Cinco Almudes Crianza

Attributes:
Producer:

Cinco Almudes
Region:

Ribera del Jucar, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rated

Ingredients

15 whole garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 whole potatoes, scrubbed & cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 to 2 cups fresh or canned chicken stock or broth, boiling
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary branch, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Toss the garlic cloves in olive oil and place in a small baking dish or pie plate. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven until lightly brown and soft, about 45 minutes, or cook in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Place the potatoes in a medium-sized pot with the garlic cloves. Add water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until very soft, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and drain. Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot over low heat and add 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock. Mash the potatoes with a mixer or a potato masher, adding just enough more stock to get the desired consistency. Season to taste with chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.

If not serving immediately, cover the surface of the potatoes in the pot with a layer of hot broth to keep a skin from forming. When ready to serve, turn up the heat, stir in the broth, and heat through. Alternatively, put the cooled mashed potatoes in a plastic bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or with additional hot broth in a pot.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 75 mins.