2007 Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Wednesday Wine Review
Cakebread Cellars 2007 Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc, this big red wine has flavors of dark chocolate, cherry jam, and a hint of clove spice, all balanced out by light undertones of vanilla and honey.
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Torciano Brunello di Montalcino
Wednesday Wine Review
Torciano 2006 Brunello di Montalcino
On our trip to Italy last year we spent a day in the Tuscan countryside, visiting small towns and a winery. We did a fabulous wine tasting lunch at Tenuta Torciano Winery and afterwards purchased some amazing Tuscan wine.
My favorite we tasted that day is the Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello is a popular, high end Tuscan varietal. Torciano 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a deep red-rust color with a slightly smoky smell. It starts off a bit light on the tongue and then develops a slight warm smoky spice, followed by the flavors of dried cherries. The taste ends with a deep, rich finish and a walnut-like taste.
This wine works well with rich pasta dishes and roast meats of beef, pork and poultry.
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Wednesday Word
Roux (Cooking Element)
A roux is a mixture of cooked flour and fat (usually butter), which is then used as a thickening agent for soups, stews, or sauces. A roux is classically (and best made) with an equal amount of fat and flour by weight, but you could also use volume measurements.
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