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Nomade Reserva Malbec 2004

Posted Sun, 03/23/2014 - 15:59 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Very rich, with strong oak and tobacco notes.

Duck Confit with Spicy Pickled Raisins

Posted Wed, 12/25/2013 - 18:11 by Audrey

Bon Appetit comes through with another winner. We made this for Christmas 2013, and it was great. While total cooking time (roughly 5 hours) is a bit steep, most of that is hands off, and all but the last 30 minutes can be done ahead of time and frozen. Serves 8. Great for a dinner party.

8 skin-on, bone-in duck legs
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more freshly cracked
2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
10 sprigs thyme, divided

Your rating: None Average: 4.5 (2 votes)

Poggio Al Sole Syrah

Posted Sat, 06/08/2013 - 15:02 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Dark but very drinkable syrah, reminiscent of a chianti.

http://www.poggioalsole.com/PoggioalSole_/Wein_E.html

Cahors Malbec

Posted Sun, 01/13/2013 - 18:04 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Yes

Fruity but dry, a solid mid-range Malbec from France. J.P. Chenet is the winemaker, http://www.jpchenet.com/

Berry Hill Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2011

Posted Tue, 01/01/2013 - 16:40 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Amazing Cab Franc cut with a bit of Petit Verdot. One of the top reds in VA.

Cuvee do Clos Baileyana

Posted Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:10 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Strong, full-bodied Pinot Noir, cherry notes with a strong oak backing.

http://www.baileyana.com/firepeak_vineyard.php

Olivier Ravoire Cotes du Rhone

Posted Mon, 07/30/2012 - 19:55 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Medium-bodied cotes-du-rhone, both earthy and a bit jammy

Grenache 80 Syrah 10 Mourvedre 10

http://www.ravoire-fils.com

Pagos de Tahola

Posted Sun, 07/15/2012 - 20:52 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Bright, tart cherry and currant flavors. Works well with red-meat Thai/asian cuisine or light game meats.

http://www.bodegaslarchago.com/

Les Hauts de Mourral Grande Reserve 2009 Minervois

Posted Tue, 06/26/2012 - 17:34 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

A full flavored but still light Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre blend, dark berry/cherry and tobacco notes, but light-bodied

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted Wed, 04/18/2012 - 18:25 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Yes

Bright fruit notes with a smoky, tabacco background. Medium bodied, strong but not heavy. Goes well with stronger flavors like blue cheese, grilled meats and dark chocolate.

http://www.bonterra.com/pairings/reds/cabernet-sauvignon.aspx

Found Object Syrah

Posted Sat, 04/07/2012 - 17:47 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Yes

A balanced, tannic wine with smoke and berry notes from Colchagua Valley

La Finca Oak Aged Malbec

Posted Mon, 10/10/2011 - 19:14 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Yes

Light, fruity malbec

La Finca Malbec

Posted Sun, 03/06/2011 - 21:26 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

This is a great pizza wine, but otherwise not exciting. Very fruity, but not sweet. Delicate, light flavor with enough tannin to stand up to light italian foods, but not a steak.

http://www.fincalacelia.com.ar/

Felino Vina Cobos Malbec 2009

Posted Sat, 02/19/2011 - 09:32 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Social Safeway, $16-24. A strong, smooth malbec from the Mendoza region

http://www.paulhobbsimports.com/nativo/

http://www.vinacobos.com/

Aquinas Pinot Noir

Posted Sun, 08/15/2010 - 12:02 by Jon

Changemakers discovered this wine at Spoon River, a restaurant in Minneapolis.

http://www.donandsons.com/threeloosescrews/aquinasnapavalley/

"2007 Napa Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is garnet colored with aromas of light cocoa and ripe, sweet cherry. Full on the palate, this wine brings great earthy flavors that evolve into a rich and varietally correct Pinot, with bright acidity that flows with juicy sour cherry.

Tamari Reserva

Posted Mon, 04/12/2010 - 19:38 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Strong, dark, tannic and peppery.

http://www.tamari.com.ar/

Bodega Norton Malbec 2009

Posted Sun, 03/28/2010 - 19:20 by Jon

Trader Joe's:

Yes

Bold and fruity with spicy/pepper notes and a hint of smoke; pairs well with duck, pork, sweet BBQ

$7 at Trader Joe's

http://www.norton.com.ar

http://cuveecorner.blogspot.com/2009/03/bodega-norton-malbec-res...