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Darien Rioja Tempranillo

Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine that's a bit edgy on acids.

http://www.darien.es/

Man Shiraz

Trader Joe's: 
No

http://www.manvintners.co.za/shiraz.html

A surprisingly good wine served on South Africa Airways.

Valreas Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone

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Yes

A great, cheap Cotes du Rhone with a lavish mouthfeel. Strong tannins and black pepper, really needs a food pairing. Opens up well.

http://www.firstpourwine.com/2011/08/06/2009-valreas-cuvee-prestige-cote...

La Finca Oak Aged Malbec

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Yes

Light, fruity malbec

Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots

I tweaked a Bon Appetit recipe and it was pretty good!

Ingredients
3/4 cup dried chickpeas
5 garlic cloves (2 whole, 3 chopped)
1 large cinnamon stick, broken in half

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds 1" cubes lamb shoulder (maybe try another cut next time)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
5 teaspoons Ras-el-Hanout spice blend (click for recipe)

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Pininfarina Vino Rosso

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No

A gift bottle from our Rehearsal Dinner venue; a good, complex Bordeaux blend.

http://www.pininfarinawine.com/wine.html

Varietal Composition: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, 5% Syrah

Pininfarina Vino Rosso

Trader Joe's: 
No

A gift bottle from our Rehearsal Dinner venue; a good, complex Bordeaux blend.

http://www.pininfarinawine.com/wine.html

Varietal Composition: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, 5% Syrah

Lamb Chops with Mint Something

Made delicious and easy lamb chops tonight. Basically combined these two recipes and served it with this mint jelly (modified slightly, see my adaptation).

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Lamb Vindaloo

Adapted from WeAreNotMartha , who in turn adapted it from Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cooking

Vindaloo spices (we used some from our India trip. If putting together yourself, see the process at WeAreNotMartha

5 T white wine vinegar
1 t light brown sugar
10 T vegetable oil
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced into half-rings
1 1/3 C water

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Novella Synergy (06)

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Yes

Black cherry notes with hints of cedar and spices, fruit forward and sharp, opens up well. Pairs well with strong/game meats

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