January Traveler

1 8oz. jar good quality apricot preserves
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1-1/2 tsp. sambol oleck (chili paste)
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Puree apricot preserves in food processor. Add ginger, soy sauce, half of the lime juice, and sambol oleck (chili paste). Process to combine. At this point you must taste and add ingredients as needed. Because all chili pastes are of varying degrees of heat, and limes vary widely in how much juice they contain, you will have to make adjustments accordingly. The mixture should have an even balance of saltiness and sweetness, offset by the tartness of the lime juice. The amount of heat can be adjusted per your particular taste. In order for this to work on the prawns it must be fairly strong flavored. Saute or grill the prawns and toss with the sauce. Add chopped cilantro and serve.

Wine Recommendations:
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling

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Kent's Top Three...

RiverAerie Sauvignon Blanc
(“Eagle’s Nest”)
New Columbia Valley wines from Ron Bunnell,
former head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle
Exceptionally pure fruit flavors in a clean balanced style

Vina Robles Chardonnay
A brilliant straw color with aromas of lush ripe fruits, pineapple, citrus and apple pie with warm barrel spices. Lush and rounded on the palate with flavors of baked apples, pear and cinnamon with hints of tropical fruits; a fresh, clean finish.

MacRostie Pinot Noir
Very dark garnet in color, this layered Carneros Pinot Noir reveals bright black cherry and sandalwood aromas, with a hint of allspice. Full-bodied, velvety and lush, the palate delivers all the ripe fruit promised by the nose, with just a touch of toasty vanilla oak to complete the package. Ending with a long, structured and satisfying finish, this wine should age delightfully, but why wait?

Kim's Picks

Decoy Red '05
This inviting wine is well-rounded with forward fruit balanced by smooth, supple tannins and a lingering finish. The aroma is approachable with black cherry, ripe berry, and floral notes of violet and rose petal. The flavors are ripe with fresh fruit including blackberry, black cherry, and cassis complemented by a spicy note of white pepper.
45% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc 8% Petit Verdot

Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer Vineyards' 2006 Carneros Chardonnay is rich and full-bodied with peach, apple, and mango aromas and flavors. The creamy texture of Asian pears and peaches glides across the palate and the light oak tones highlight the wine's complex and lingering finish.

Trinchero Mary's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Ripe fruit, great acid. Year in, year out, that's the modus operandi of Mary's Sauvignon Blanc. The 2003 is one of our best ever from this site. The nose is all grass, dried herbs, lanolin and a hint of Vanilla; the palate is dense, concentrated and firm.
Good stuff!

For the post-holiday budget crunch minded ~

Gascon Malbec$9.99
Although Malbec largely remains a blending grape in France, the variety has become Argentina’s most important wine variety. Gascon Malbec is full bodied with a deep violet color, showcasing flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark cherry, and a hint of mocha. The wine is elegant and rich in texture, with soft and round tannins and a long velvety finish. This Argentinean Classic beautifully complements smoky and grilled entrees, steak, and full-flavored sauces.

Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel $9.99
Cellar No. 8 wines are made from grapes grown in California’s North Coast appellation, which consists of coastal and inland valleys and hillsides in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties. Cellar No. 8 wines highlight the classic flavors of each varietal, and deliver rich, robust flavors that are enhanced by 100 percent oak barrel aging.

Terra Andina Carmenere $7.99
Color: Deep ruby red.
Aroma: Complex and Intense, with layers of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberries, plums, bellpepper, liquorice, tobaco and cedary oak flavors.
Palate: Fresh, flavorsful with soft tannins. Finishing with a cedary accent.

Gabbiano Pinot Grigio $8.99
The Gabbiano Pinot Grigio is a sunny straw-yellow color. Floral notes caress the nose, with nuances of pear and honeydew melon. Citrus flavors are evident on the palate delivering complex flavors of green apple, orange and faint lemon. The mouth feel is lively and full in structure created by the excellent harmony of fruit and acid. The wine is light-bodied, with a long finish that reveals hints of citrus and almonds.

Beringer California Chardonnay $5.99
This fully integrated wine delivers the brightest and most sought-after characteristics of a great Chardonnay. Tropical aromas and flavors with hints of green apples and juicy pears delight the palate while balanced acidity and hints of oak deliver a smooth, satisfying finish.

Sensi Chianti $7.99
A good intensity of crushed blackberries and flowers in this young wine. Full bodied, with a medium, plum, berry chocolate aftertaste. Very well done.

Bloom Riesling $8.99
Bloom is sourced from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, which is the fifth largest winegrowing region in Germany.Cut grass, grapefruit and floral notes fill the perfumed nose of this Riesling. Crisp green apple flavors fill your mouth with balanced acidity on the finish.

Concannon Chardonnay $9.99
Chamomile/citrus, apricot, and toasty vanilla oak on nose. This Chardonnay will pleasantly play with your palate. Tropical swirls of mango, pineapple, crisp citrus, and gooseberry contribute to a rich, smooth mouthfeel. The finish offers flavors of ripe, baked apple and chalky oak, which rounds out the tropical fruit. This Chardonnay is made in the true Burgundy style.

Gnarley Head Zin $9.99
This old vine Zinfandel has a concentrated nose of spice, cherry and plum. It offers a jammy rich mouthfeel with great nuances of French and Hungarian oak. Soft tannins add to the luscious texture of this delightful wine. These compact berries produce wines that explode on impact in the mouth, with layers of blackberries, cassis and liquorice.


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Greetings Beer, Wine and Spirits Lovers! We all survived the holidays and are easing into the new year, getting back into the swing of things. Take it Easy... Whether for a sports gathering or a relaxing dinner at home, try this easy and amazingly tasty shrimp dish which pairs perfectly with Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. Apricot Cilantro Prawns 1 8oz. jar good quality apricot preserves 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 1-1/2 tsp. sambol oleck (chili paste) 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro Puree apricot preserves in food processor. Add ginger, soy sauce, half of the lime juice, and sambol oleck (chili paste). Process to combine. At this point you must taste and add ingredients as needed. Because all chili pastes are of varying degrees of heat, and limes vary widely in how much juice they contain, you will have to make adjustments accordingly. The mixture should have an even balance of saltiness and sweetness, offset by the tartness of the lime juice. The amount of heat can be adjusted per your particular taste. In order for this to work on the prawns it must be fairly strong flavored. Saute or grill the prawns and toss with the sauce. Add chopped cilantro and serve. Wine Recommendations: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Recipe courtesy of www.ste-michelle.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our Current Favorites ~ What We are Sipping... Kent's Top Three... RiverAerie Sauvignon Blanc (“Eagle’s Nest”) New Columbia Valley wines from Ron Bunnell, former head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle Exceptionally pure fruit flavors in a clean balanced style Vina Robles Chardonnay A brilliant straw color with aromas of lush ripe fruits, pineapple, citrus and apple pie with warm barrel spices. Lush and rounded on the palate with flavors of baked apples, pear and cinnamon with hints of tropical fruits; a fresh, clean finish. MacRostie Pinot Noir Very dark garnet in color, this layered Carneros Pinot Noir reveals bright black cherry and sandalwood aromas, with a hint of allspice. Full-bodied, velvety and lush, the palate delivers all the ripe fruit promised by the nose, with just a touch of toasty vanilla oak to complete the package. Ending with a long, structured and satisfying finish, this wine should age delightfully, but why wait? Kim's Picks Decoy Red '05 This inviting wine is well-rounded with forward fruit balanced by smooth, supple tannins and a lingering finish. The aroma is approachable with black cherry, ripe berry, and floral notes of violet and rose petal. The flavors are ripe with fresh fruit including blackberry, black cherry, and cassis complemented by a spicy note of white pepper. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc 8% Petit Verdot Rombauer Chardonnay Rombauer Vineyards' 2006 Carneros Chardonnay is rich and full-bodied with peach, apple, and mango aromas and flavors. The creamy texture of Asian pears and peaches glides across the palate and the light oak tones highlight the wine's complex and lingering finish. Trinchero Mary's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Ripe fruit, great acid. Year in, year out, that's the modus operandi of Mary's Sauvignon Blanc. The 2003 is one of our best ever from this site. The nose is all grass, dried herbs, lanolin and a hint of Vanilla; the palate is dense, concentrated and firm. Good stuff! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For the post-holiday budget crunch minded ~ Gascon Malbec$9.99 Although Malbec largely remains a blending grape in France, the variety has become Argentina’s most important wine variety. Gascon Malbec is full bodied with a deep violet color, showcasing flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark cherry, and a hint of mocha. The wine is elegant and rich in texture, with soft and round tannins and a long velvety finish. This Argentinean Classic beautifully complements smoky and grilled entrees, steak, and full-flavored sauces. Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel $9.99 Cellar No. 8 wines are made from grapes grown in California’s North Coast appellation, which consists of coastal and inland valleys and hillsides in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties. Cellar No. 8 wines highlight the classic flavors of each varietal, and deliver rich, robust flavors that are enhanced by 100 percent oak barrel aging. Terra Andina Carmenere $7.99 Color: Deep ruby red. Aroma: Complex and Intense, with layers of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberries, plums, bellpepper, liquorice, tobaco and cedary oak flavors. Palate: Fresh, flavorsful with soft tannins. Finishing with a cedary accent. Gabbiano Pinot Grigio $8.99 The Gabbiano Pinot Grigio is a sunny straw-yellow color. Floral notes caress the nose, with nuances of pear and honeydew melon. Citrus flavors are evident on the palate delivering complex flavors of green apple, orange and faint lemon. The mouth feel is lively and full in structure created by the excellent harmony of fruit and acid. The wine is light-bodied, with a long finish that reveals hints of citrus and almonds. Beringer California Chardonnay $5.99 This fully integrated wine delivers the brightest and most sought-after characteristics of a great Chardonnay. Tropical aromas and flavors with hints of green apples and juicy pears delight the palate while balanced acidity and hints of oak deliver a smooth, satisfying finish. Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc $9.99 Fresh and balanced with clean citrus and classic herbaceous notes in the bouquet; no oak, vivacious and crisp on the palate with a slightly mineral finish. Sensi Chianti $7.99 A good intensity of crushed blackberries and flowers in this young wine. Full bodied, with a medium, plum, berry chocolate aftertaste. Very well done. Bloom Riesling $8.99 Bloom is sourced from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, which is the fifth largest winegrowing region in Germany.Cut grass, grapefruit and floral notes fill the perfumed nose of this Riesling. Crisp green apple flavors fill your mouth with balanced acidity on the finish. Concannon Chardonnay $9.99 Chamomile/citrus, apricot, and toasty vanilla oak on nose. This Chardonnay will pleasantly play with your palate. Tropical swirls of mango, pineapple, crisp citrus, and gooseberry contribute to a rich, smooth mouthfeel. The finish offers flavors of ripe, baked apple and chalky oak, which rounds out the tropical fruit. This Chardonnay is made in the true Burgundy style. Gnarley Head Zin $9.99 This old vine Zinfandel has a concentrated nose of spice, cherry and plum. It offers a jammy rich mouthfeel with great nuances of French and Hungarian oak. Soft tannins add to the luscious texture of this delightful wine. These compact berries produce wines that explode on impact in the mouth, with layers of blackberries, cassis and liquorice.
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Wine Defined: Touriga Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca Two varieties of grapes used in wine and ports, Touriga Nacional (pictured left) is considered one of Portugal's finest winemaking grape, providing structure and body to the ports and wines it is blended in, contributing high tannins and intense black fruit flavors. It is commonly used in making Portugal's best ports. Touriga Franca or Francesa (pictured right), another great blending wine is also used to make ports as well as table wine. It has greater yields than the Nacional, because of the larger sized grapes, and contributes fruit and floral flavors with less structure than the Nacional.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January Cocktail of the Month ~ La Kasbah 2 parts Apricot Brandy 3 parts Bourbon 1 part Grapefruit Juice Chill a cocktail glass with ice or in the freezer. Pour apricot brandy, bourbon and grapefruit juice into a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake it until the shaker is very cold. Empty the cocktail glass from ice and water. Strain the drink into the cocktail glass. Courtesy of absolutdrinks.com
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martini Wine Dinner at James at the Mill Saturday January 19, 2008 Hors d'oeuvres 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM Reserve Your Ticket Today Limited Seating $150.00 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity Call (479) 443-1400 For Reservations Presentation: Jacque Martini First course Sweet caramelized-onion flan in an eggshell with duck confit hash Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 2003 Second Course Hickory grilled South Carolina quail on lyonaise potato with hollandaise Louis M. Martini ”Founder’s Signature” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2003 Third Course Seared Long Island duck breast with wild mushroom risotto and cabernet butter sauce Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California 2003 Fourth Course Herb crusted rack of Lamb on white grape gastrique And braised short rib on red grape gastrique 1979 Los Ninos and 2001 Msquared Dessert Course Blackberry sorbet and hazelnut cookies with dark chocolate shavings Louis M. Martini “Gnarly vine” Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California 2002 OZARK PLATEAU CUISINE ™ Executive Chef Miles G. James Chef Nathan V. Jendeski
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New SAKEs at Liquor World... Ozeki Nigori Sake An unfiltered sake that preserves the fresh flavor of the moromi (the fermenting mixture of rice, water, koji, and yeast), for a crisp, vibrant presence. Ozaeki Chobei Sake Worthy of the name of Ozeki's founder. This special brewed sake (Dai-ginjo-sake) Full-bodied, with a rich bouquet, yet has a refined, drinkable flavor that holds up . Rice is highly polished and carefully fermented at a low temperature. Ozeki Dry Sake For aficionados of dry sake: a sake with dry yet fragrant flavor. We also Carry Ozeki Sake Dry Cold
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Flavors on Our Shelves... Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka Smirnoff fuses the essence of ripe blueberries with its premim vodka. DeKuyper Pommegranate Liqueur With its deep red-magenta color, DeKuyper Pomegranate is a fun, festive and exciting addition to any drinks occasion. It mixes well with spirits, juices and sparkling wines and Champagnes.
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Brews to Add to Our Extensive Collection... James Boag's Premuim Larger This superb lager, coupled with the distinctive black and white Helmut Newton advertising campaign, has made James Boag's Premium Lager appreciated as Australia's best premium beer. Shiner Bohemian Black Ale Originally a limited edition in honor of the Spoetzl Brewery's 97th anniversary, this classic schwarzbier became a permanent part of the Shiner family in late 2007. Black uses imported Austrian Saaz and Styrian hops and dark-roasted malts to create a distinctive taste that honors the German and Czech immigrants who settled the town of Shiner.
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