CRAVE > TIME TO WINE WHAT THE EXPERTS THINK YOU SHOULD BE SIPPING THIS WEEK.Byline: PAT HODGE >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. Woodland Hills Wine Co. 22622 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills (818) 222-1111 www.whwc.com Steve Goldun, wine buyer >RED OF THE WEEK Rocche Dei Manzoni, Barbera D'alba, Vigna la Cresta, 2005 ($22.99) This is a pretty typical barbera from the Barolo region of Italy. It has a very long tannin tannin, tannic acid, or gallotannic acid, astringent vegetable product found in a wide variety of plants. Sources include the bark of oak, hemlock, chestnut, and mangrove; the leaves of certain sumacs; and plant galls. with a lot of rich, forward fruit flavors and just a bit of leather earthy flavors and aromas. It's a very drinkable wine with good acidity and is very crisp. This is an easy-drinking holiday wine, a perfect red sauce red sauce Nutrition Any low-fat, low-calorie tomato-based sauce. Cf White sauce. wine that would also would go well with roast chicken and other simple dishes. >WHITE OF THE WEEK Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Chardonnay, Burgundy, 2006 (17.99) This is an outstanding chardonnay, very clean with fresh aromas. It is stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. fermented and aged in very old wood barrels. This is a great holiday wine with the typical flavors of baked apple and brown spices. It would also serve well with light appetizers or soft cheese hors d'ourves. This is a good value for a Comte Lafon wine. Gourmet Cheese and Wine Market South Bay Galleria South Bay Galleria, formerly named Galleria at South Bay, is a mall in Redondo Beach outside of Los Angeles, California. It is anchored by Macy's, Mervyns and Nordstrom, as well as a 16-screen AMC Theatres multiplex. 1815 Hawthorne Blvd. Redondo Beach Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. (310) 214-2122 www.gourmetcheeseandwinebar.com Andrew Di Girgis, owner >RED WINE OF THE WEEK MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir, 2005 ($16) This lovely pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast has a distinctive cherry and strawberry flavor to it, with accent notes of sweet vanilla and spices. It presents a bright entrance as it comes in and finishes off soft and round. It would pair well with a wide range of foods, from grilled salmon to herbed herbed adj. Flavored with herbs: herbed vinaigrette. chicken and a variety of roasted meats as well. >WHITE WINE OF THE WEEK Frei Brothers Chardonnay, 2006 ($14) Another Sonoma County offering, this chardonnay showcases a great balance of citrus, pear and green apple. While well-balanced, it provides a lively acid throughout the finish. It has just a hint of buttery flavor and a limited amount of oak. This would go well with salads and any kind of creamy sauce dishes. It also would be excellent with calamari or salmon. Drago 2628 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. (310) 828-1585 www.celestinodrago.com Silvio Cicconi, general manager >RED WINE OF THE WEEK: Pio Cesare Dolcetto d'Alba, 2005 ($38) This lovely wine from the Piedmont area of Italy has a light, medium body with a deep purple hue. It's a dry wine but is very floral, with some violet and a little bit of spice and black pepper black pepper or pepper Perennial, woody climbing vine (Piper nigrum) of the family Piperaceae, native to India; also, the hotly pungent spice made from its berries. . It would be amazing with truffles but also would serve well with pasta or fish. >WHITE OF THE WEEK Regaleali Bianco, 2005 ($27) This is definitely a dry wine with a hint of apple and peach and it's a bit floral. From the island of Sicily, it would go well with any fish, but would be superb with swordfish swordfish, large food and game fish, Xiphias gladius, of the warmer Atlantic and Pacific waters, related to the sailfish. It is named for its sharp, broad, elongated upper jaw, which it uses to flail and pierce its prey of smaller fish, rising beneath a school . It would also pair well with turkey for holiday entertaining.> Vendome Wine & Spirits 10600 Riverside Drive A number of cities around the world have a Riverside Drive. In the United States:
Toluca Lake (818) 766-9593 www.vendometolucalake.com Joe Chan, wine buyer >RED OF THE WEEK Ninth Island Pinot Noir, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , 2005 ($14.99) This clean and pretty import from the Tasmania area of New Zealand offers a wonderfully straight-forward, well-balanced fruity flavor. Matches with many foods better than most pinot noirs. The good acidity means it pairs well with red or white meat, especially ham, chicken, or turkey. Because it's not an overly heavy wine, it would also pair well with sandwiches. >WHITE OF THE WEEK Daniel Schuster Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2006 ($18) This crisp, clean white wine comes from the Marlborough region of New Zealand and has a great light fruity taste, great acidity, and is a touch lemony. While it would pair well with appetizers before that big holiday meal, it is exceptional with any salad. It would also go nicely with fish, chicken, or all by itself. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) Rocche Dei Manzoni (2) MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir (3) Pio Cesare (4) Ninth Island Pinot Noir |
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