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Alvaro Palacios L' Ermita Add
Vall Llach 'Embruix' Priorato Add
Pago del Vicario 'Agios' Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Alvaro Palacios L' Ermita

Attributes:
Producer:

Alvaro Palacios
Region:

Priorato, Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 95

Acidity:

fresh
Aromas:

floral
Complexity:

complex, deep, supple
Flavors:

cherry, mineral, red berry, redcurrant, strawberry
Fruit:

concentrated, huge

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Flavors:

black cherry, new oak, raspberry

2005: Tanzer Rating: 95

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

complex
Compliments:

elegant, powerful

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Flavors:

blackberry, kirsch, minerals, oak, toast

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: (94-97)
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

opulent
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

creme de cassis, flowers, smoke

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 98
Fruit:

huge

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 96
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

blackberries, espresso, kirsch, licorice, oak, raspberries

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

Priorato:

This harsh, hilly area southwest of Barcelona is gaining a lot of attention for its newly resurrected vines. Volcanic soil and severe weather result in rich, powerful red wines, made primarily from Garnacha and Carignan grapes, and they are high in tannin and alcohol. Grape yields are low, and as a result prices can be quite high.

Vall Llach 'Embruix' Priorato

Attributes:
Producer:

Vall Llach
Region:

Priorato, Spain
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
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

Priorato:

This harsh, hilly area southwest of Barcelona is gaining a lot of attention for its newly resurrected vines. Volcanic soil and severe weather result in rich, powerful red wines, made primarily from Garnacha and Carignan grapes, and they are high in tannin and alcohol. Grape yields are low, and as a result prices can be quite high.

Pago del Vicario 'Agios'

Attributes:
Producer:

Pagodel Vicario
Region:

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo, Red Blend
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.

Sticky Buns

Rated

Ingredients

1 loaf bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 tbsp raisins
1/2 cup butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
6 tbsp butter
1 tbsp light brown sugar

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly grease the bottom of a tube pan.

Slice the bread dough in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 6 pieces.

Sprinkle the nuts and raisins over the bottom of the prepared pan. Place the bread pieces over the nuts and raisins.

Blend together the pudding mix and cinnamon and sprinkle over the bread pieces.

Place the sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring, over medium heat. Remove from the heat, cool to warm, and pour over the bread pieces. Cover the pan with a cloth and let rise overnight in the refrigerator.

Bake the buns for 30 minutes. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn upside down onto a plate and serve.

Yield

Makes 12

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 30 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 12
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 116 Calories from Fat: 99
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 11g
16%  
Carbohydrates 20g
6%  
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%  
Saturated Fat 9g
45%  
Calories 116kcal
5%  
Cholesterol 18mg
6%  
Protein 7g
11%  
Sodium 37mg
1%  
Calcium
0%  
Iron
13%  
Vitamin A
3%  
Vitamin C
5%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.