Zucchini Bread with Lemon and Ginger
Preheat oven to 375
Butter one 9 inch loaf pan or one 8X8 square glass pan and set aside.
Bread batter:
1 1/2 cups white flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
grated zest of one medium lemon
1/3 cup flax seeds (or other nuts if preferred)
Topping:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger.
In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixer bowl beat the eggs, then add the olive oil. Add the�
grated zucchini and lemon zest; beat until thoroughly combined. �
Gradually add the dry ingredients while the mixer is on low. Finally add the flax seeds; beat until pale yellow and thoroughly combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and top the loaf with the sugar mixture before putting into the oven.
Cook for approximately 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean.
2006 Saviah Red Mountain Syrah
Winery Website: www.saviahcellars.com
Winery Phone #: 509-520-5166
Richard Funk, winemaker and owner of Saviah Cellars, is one of the more passionate dudes you’ll meet in the Washington Wine industry and his wine typically reflects that. I’ve been familliar with his wine for several years now and have generally held it in high regard as being great quality.
Over the years, Richard has really done a good job of cementing great working-relationships with some of the state’s top grape growers and his latest 2006 Red Mountain Syrah exemplify what a tasty Syrah from this AVA is capable of tasting like.
Technical Data:
Appellation: Red Mountain
Vineyard: Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyard
Benton City, Washington
Acidity: pH 3.64
TA 0.60 g/100mL
Alcohol 14.3% By Volume
Fermentation: 36-hour cold soak; 50% whole berry primary fermentation with
multiple stage yeast inoculation followed by secondary malolactic
fermentation; 100% complete.
Barrel aging: 100% French oak barrels
30% New French oak
Aged 16 months
Cases Produced: 227 cases
Bottling Date: February 13, 2008
Release Date: April 1, 2008
MSRP: $30.00
Nose: Dark cherries, plums, blueberries and loads of blackberries..Some sprinkles of vanilla…
Taste: Excellent mouth-feel - very smooth.. Well structured tannins which finish very smooth. The fruit does a great job of balancing the alcohol. tastes like berry pie. I get the floods of blackberries and black plums which are layered in leather straps and vanilla.
Overall Summary:
Rich has done a good job of nailing down a Syrah which showcases the terrior of Red Mountain - it has a good finish, is very food-friendly and is a Syrah I’d highly encourage all of you to seek out. The fruit on this wine and its structure present a very good overall wine experience.
W.E.P. Score: 100%
Hefty Incentives Offered to Buy Estate Property
Today, Rim Rock Ranch owners and developers Pat and Chris Taylor announce price reductions ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 for six wine estate-size parcels located just east of unspoiled Hidden Valley Lake in Southern Lake County, California. The parcels border the successful 300-acre Cimarron Vineyards, the development’s centerpiece now growing three types of wine grapes that are under contract to a major Napa Valley winery. Four parcels out of 15 of the first phase have been sold.
“People don’t realize that Lake County was a highly favored locale for wine growing before Prohibition. Nowadays, established vintners are successfully marketing Lake County wines and planning to develop resorts to make Lake County a more welcoming destination for wine aficionados and vacationers alike. Lake County is in the process of reinventing itself,” said Pat Taylor.
To explain the area’s attraction for winemakers, Sam Spencer, winemaker at Spencer-Roloson Winery said that Lake County is ideal for vineyards with its, “warm, dry climate with porous, pristine volcanic obsidian rock that drains well, with a mineral content that is fantastic for certain varietals.”
This price reduction is an additional incentive to a travel incentive recently announced that provides both buyers and their real estate agents a voucher worth up to $5,000 each for air travel, cruise, tour, or hotel upon close of escrow. Because the travel incentive is expiring at the end of October, reductions valued at a total of $404,000, are being made to encourage both brokers and buyers to consider the development.
Located only minutes from fine dining opportunities in Napa County and all that Lake County features in golf and many popular outdoor activities, parcels in the upscale development are priced from $299,000 to $535,000. Properties that favor wine growing at higher elevations in rich volcanic soils, production of olive oil from mature trees, and equestrian use, many offering breathtaking views in all directions, are all offered at Rim Rock Ranch.
To illustrate what makes Lake County so desirable for growing wine grapes, Marco Diguillio, winemaker at Shannon Ridge Winery stated that, “Elevation plays a big part in how vines respond to their environment, which translates into what fruit tastes like. Not only does it come from the soil and the slope of the hillside, but also the elevation and the big swings in temperature that you see from the morning to mid afternoon and what that does to the ripening of the tannin and the retention of acidity in the grape.”
According to Chris Taylor, “Rim Rock Ranch is being positioned for those seeking an extraordinary value proposition in the part of up and coming Lake County that is most accessible to everything that Wine Country has to offer. Lake County is very much like Napa was 40 years ago and boasts the cleanest air in California and many pristine areas to enjoy and prices are extremely favorable.”
Restrictions apply to the travel incentive. Details about that promotion and the reduced prices are available by telephone or email at 650-868-5090 or (Email address) To see actual photos of each parcel, visit www.RimRockNow.com.
Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd. Acquires Family-Owned De Sousa Wine Cellars
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug 25, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd., the award-winning wine and spirits distribution and marketing company that owns Dan Aykroyd Wines, 20 Bees Winery, EastDell Estates, Lakeview Cellars and Birchwood Estates has acquired the Beamsville-based family-owned winery, De Sousa Wine Cellars, announced Murray Marshall, President & CEO of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits.
Located in the highly regarded wine-producing area known as the Beamsville Bench, De Sousa Wine Cellars produces approximately 15,000 cases of wine annually and specialize in the production of both craft and value priced wines. The company also owns a retail operation in Toronto that serves as its direct-to-consumer outlet for purchasing its wines. The company currently has four listings at the LCBO.
“The De Sousa family has built a profitable and highly respected business in the Ontario wine industry. This acquisition complements our ongoing commitment to our aggressive growth strategy that will facilitate our ability to produce and distribute top VQA wines while strategically positioning Diamond Estates as one of Ontario’s top producers,” said Marshall.
In the past 60 days, Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits has invested over $20 million in the domestic wine industry, with the announcement in July that the company acquired the 20 Bees Winery and now De Sousa Wine Cellars. These acquisitions now position Diamond Estates as one of the top five wine producers in Ontario as well as one of the top VQA producers in terms of cases produced and sales.
For more information about Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits, please visit www.diamondwines.com.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Offers Customers One-of-a-Kind Loyalty Program
HEALDSBURG, Calif., Aug 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Jordan Vineyard & Winery, producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines that are well known for being consistently high quality and food-friendly, will launch a new loyalty program, “Jordan Estate Rewards” in September 2008 to award its best customers with one-of-a-kind experiences at the Jordan Estate.
When customers enroll in Jordan Estate Rewards, for every dollar spent at Jordan, they will earn points to redeem for exclusive guest privileges at Jordan Estate. Rewards include tours, tastings, exclusive events, and opportunities to learn more about pairing wine and food. Other rewards allow guests to enjoy private dining, delicious wine country luncheons on the terrace prepared by Jordan’s Estate Chef, or fishing excursions on picturesque Jordan Lake. Rewards at the highest level include overnight getaways in our luxury accommodations.
“We are very excited to announce this program and reward customers who have been so loyal to us over the years,” said John Jordan, CEO of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. “Our customers — whether they are new or long-time fans — are the foundation for our success, and we invite them to experience the best of Jordan Estate firsthand.”
Jordan Estate Rewards is open to anyone, and there is no cost to join. Customers can redeem their points once they have accumulated 4,500 points. Points are maintained on a rolling three-year period, and customers can check their balances by logging into their accounts at www.JordanWinery.com.
“Growing up at the winery, I enjoyed many of the Estate’s treasures which, up until now, have been behind the scenes,” says Jordan. “I can think of no better way to show our appreciation than by offering these privileges to our most loyal customers.”
FAT bastard Wine Wears Pink Ribbon in Support of Breast Cancer for Sixth Consecutive Year
SEATTLE, Aug 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — October is National Breast Cancer awareness month and for the sixth consecutive year consumers can purchase FAT bastard wines to help conquer this devastating disease. During the months of September and October, Click Wine Group will donate 25 cents for every bottle of FAT bastard sold in restaurants and retail locations, up to $75,000. Over the past five years the company has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Consumers purchasing FAT bastard can feel confident that their hard-earned dollars will directly support breast cancer research, education and treatment, making an immediate impact.
Anna Bell, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Survivors, a non-profit corporation that provides financial assistance and supports Southern Californians undergoing breast cancer treatment said, “Surviving breast cancer treatment is sufficiently challenging without having to worry about a roof over your head or where your next meal is going to come from, or how you are going to feed your children. Thanks to the kindness of companies such as Click Wine Group we’ve been able to help even more people in need of our services. We are proud to say that to date we have distributed more than $2,000,000 in assistance to over 800 breast cancer patients during the past ten years. The support we received from FAT bastard paid for 25 months of rent, utilities and nutritious food for breast cancer patients — this donation has a tremendous impact on our communities.”
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center also acknowledged the importance of Click Wine Group’s contributions. “With federal funding plateauing in recent years, private support, such as that generously provided by Click Wine Group is even more critical. Their support enables us to continue life-saving research that will help discover more effective ways to detect, treat and ultimately prevent breast cancer,” said Kit Herrod, Director of External Affairs, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. “As an example, financial support recently enabled the Center to participate in one of the largest breast cancer prevention trials ever conducted. We toast the Click Wine Group for their steadfast dedication to conquering this dreaded disease.”
During the donation period, FAT bastard wines will be easy to spot on the shelf wearing the special “Live Large, Spread Hope” necker with an attached enamel pink ribbon pin for consumers to wear in show of their support.
Click Wine Group’s CEO, Peter Click, chose to earmark proceeds because breast cancer touches the lives of so many people. “Together with the many consumers of FAT bastard wine, we’re honored to support this important cause,” said Click. “I hope in my lifetime that we find a cure for this disease that has taken and irrevocably changed so many lives.”
FAT bastard Wines Make Heavy Impact
FAT bastard continues to grow in popularity with consumers. This is a compliment to FAT bastard’s consistent high-quality, fun and unforgettable name and consumer friendly packaging. The FAT bastard wine collection consists of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. FAT bastard is part of Click Wine Group’s Global Wine Collection, a distinctive and memorable collection of wines made from world-class appellations.
For more information visit http://FATbastard.com or call toll-free 1.800.859.0689.
Click Wine Group, in partnership with highly acclaimed wineries, produces modern, memorable, exceptional quality wines from world-class appellations in the super-premium category. By focusing on signature varietals, the company showcases the very best characteristics unique to each varietal and region. Click Wine Group is a division of Winebow. For more information visit http://clickwinegroup.com.
The Daily Grape Vine
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The 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo Opens Today
LOS ANGELES, Aug 23, 2008 — Starting today the table is set for a feast of insights, ideas, and opportunities at the 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo. Today’s highlights include:
– The Hot Spot Culinary Extravaganza, an interactive, and entertaining
theatre featuring celebrity chefs and guest appearances to satisfy all.
Today’s Features Include
– 12:00 pm - Food Network Personality Guy Fieri and Restaurant
Marketing Expert and Author Linda Duke
– 1:30 pm - Top 10 Most Renowned New Chefs Taylor Boudreaux
– 3:00 pm - Founder of Intermezzo Roseanne Tully
– The LA Wine Expo will be open from 12 noon to 5:00 pm and brings the
opportunity to sample wines from over 40 winemakers from around the
globe, speak directly to the wine makers and other wine principles, and
pick up tips on serving, pricing, and selecting the right vintage.
– Keynote Speaker Nolan Bushnell, founder and former CEO of Atari
Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre and CEO of uWink
will speak at 12:30 pm.
– The Ultimate Barista Challenge brings professional baristi to face
challengers all preparing their signature espresso beverages for a
panel of judges.
– The Innovative New Product Gallery is the place to source new food,
beverages, desserts, ingredients/condiments, equipment, environmental
safety, technology, and solutions in the industry.
– The Second Annual Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum today’s featured
seminars include:
– Brewing Your Way to Profits
– Get Smart, Go Green
– Four Star Marketing and Promotions
– Sustainable Food
– Avoid Legal Landmines
– Thai Cooking Theatre - Thai and Fusion Cuisine has taken the world by
storm, today’s chefs include:
– 11:15 am - Chef Ben Diaz
– 12:15 pm - Chef Sal Mario
– 1:15 pm - Chef Ray Haynes
– 2:15 pm - Chef Tommy Tang
WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 25, 2008 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHERE: The Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
The Daily Grapevine
- U.S. consumers spent $27.9B on wine in ‘07
- Napa bulk-wine storage facility purchased by vintner Ken Laird
- Wine in a box: Earth-friendly, and the taste is ‘actually decent’
- Finger Lakes wine trail celebrates 25 years
- New tool for winery waste cuts costs, cleans up
- God smiling on Greek wines
- Palandri Wine Group company to be wound up
- Wine with a small carbon footprint
2006 Girasole Vineyards “Organic” Zinfandel
Winery Link: www.girasolevineyards.com
Winery Phone #:(707) 485-0322
MSRP: $13.00
There’s been a pretty big push over the last couple of years by some wineries to go organic - from the grapes to the type of yeast used. It sounds good on the surface, but really, when was the last time you had a stellar organic wine (seriously, email me and let me know) - dp (at) winefoot.com)?
Girasole Vineyards, based in Redwood Valley California, uses its own vineyards out of the Mendocino AVA and has been producing organic grapes since its founding in 1955. The folks behind the organic movement claim that it best represents the terroir of the region which I wouldn’t argue because certain chemicals and/or yeast products can influence the overall “terroir” profile.
I found this Zinfandel at a local store and thought I’d give it a whirl.
Technical Data;
Appellation: Mendocino
Fruit Composition: 100% Zinfandel
Harvest Brix: 22
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cases Produced: 1,673
Nose: Crimini mushrooms covered in plums and black cherries, bell pepper and white peppper and bacon fat.
Taste: Good fruit-foward action which seems to taper off a bit too quickly on the back-side of the mid palate. I get the pepper, blackberries and plums, however, the mouth-feel is too flimsy for me. The finish is way too short and a bit too hot.
Overall Summary:
There are other Zinfandel wines in this price range which are frankly more appealing to my palate and those would include some of the ones from Montevina and Rosenblum. If you have allergies to wine then this organic kind might be your ticket, however, if you want a better bottle of Zin for the money, it’s not hard to come by.
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