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International Falls, Minnesota 56649
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Spiropoulos 'Red Stag' Add
Segura Viudas 'Aria' Pinot Noir Brut Add
Great Western Brut Add
Wines are recomendations only and may not be carried by this store.

Spiropoulos 'Red Stag'

Attributes:
Producer:

Spiropoulos
Region:

Nemea, Other
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Pasta & Grains: Lasagna
Red Meat: Beef, Buffalo
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce

Segura Viudas 'Aria' Pinot Noir Brut

Attributes:
Producer:

Segura Viudas
Region:

Cava, Spain
Varietal:

Brut
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

berry, candied, cherry

NV: Tastings Rating: 88
Acidity:

tart
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

berry, caramel, cherry, citrus, mineral, raspberry, spice, spicy
Fruit:

fruity

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Red Meat: Beef
Vegetables: Avocado

Brut:

A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).


Cava:

Cava began when Don Jose Raventos, traveling across Europe from Spain selling red and white wine stumbled upon a sparkling wine in the region of champagne. So fascinated by this drink, he returned to Spain and ready to attempt his own sparkler. Later importing Champagne equipment he produced the first Methode Champenoise sparkler in 1872. Using secondary fermentation like the French, Raventos had created Cava. After discussion with other winemakers in the region, it was agreed that Penedes was to become the Champagne of Spain, and the rest is history. In the present, Cava can be found brut nature to Sweet, or in rare cases a Cava rose. Note than any sparkling wine made by tank or bulk method is not a Cava.

Great Western Brut

Attributes:
Producer:

Great Western
Region:

United States
Varietal:

Brut
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Bouillabaisse, Calamari, Caviar, Deep Fried Bass, Deep Fried Catfish, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi
Fruits & Nuts: Fruit Salad
Herbs & Spices: Saffron, Wasabi
Poultry & Eggs: Soufflé
Red Meat: Ham
Vegetables: Bruschetta, Fruit Salad, Leafy Greens, Lentils, Nicoise Salad, Risotto, Vegetable, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Spinach, Stir Fry, Zucchini

United States:

Wineries exist in all fifty states, but the most predominant (and best) wine comes from Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State, with New York gaining a foothold in the industry. American wines make up about 75% of all wine sales in the US. The appellation system uses the term AVA (American Viticultural Area) to determine where wines were produced, but grape varieties can be planted anywhere in the country. American wineries generally use varietal labeling, and government regulations require that the variety on the label must make up at least 75% of the blend (in Oregon it’s 90%). The words reserve, special selection, private reserve, classic, and so on have no legal definition in the US. Some wineries use these terms to indicate their better wines; others use the words as a marketing tool to move lower quality wines off the shelf.


Brut:

A French term meaning "crude" or "raw". Used widely for sparkling wines to indicate one that tastes bone dry. Particularly dry wines may also be labelled brut natur(e).

Beef Stir-Fry

Rated

Ingredients

2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
2 tsp brown sugar
1-1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp sesame oil
4 cups chopped broccoli

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, scallions, onion, pepper, and brown sugar. Add the beef and marinate for 10 minutes.

2. In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the beef, and sauté until the meat is cooked to your liking, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and reserve. Add the broccoli and saute until tender. Add water if you need additional moisture. Add reserved beef to pan and toss to warm and coat the broccoli. Serve with a side brown or white rice.

Yield

Serves 4 serving