Lamb

Bodega Carelli Malbec

Posted Tue, 01/29/2013 - 20:35 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
No

Strong bodied but smooth Malbec

http://bodegacarelli.com.ar/english/index.html

Pomegranate Lamb Shank

Posted Sat, 01/12/2013 - 16:21 by Jon
Pomegranate Lamb

A decent braised lamb shank recipe, but more effort than it was eventually worth for a normal dinner. Recipe from Bon Appetit:

8 medium lamb shanks (8–10 lb. total)
1/4 cup kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 3"–4" cinnamon stick
5 cups pomegranate juice
1 cup natural unsalted pistachios, toasted, divided
8 small whole Seckel pears, or 4 large Bosc pears, halved

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Berry Hill Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2011

Posted Tue, 01/01/2013 - 16:40 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
No

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

Les Hauts de Mourral Grande Reserve 2009 Minervois

Posted Tue, 06/26/2012 - 17:34 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
No

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

Tilia Cab Sav (2010)

Posted Sat, 03/31/2012 - 08:33 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Smooth, fruit-forward, medium-bodied (lighter than most CabSavs), easy to drink

http://tiliawines.com.ar/en/ourwines ; http://www.bodegasesmeralda.com.ar/eng/estiba/cabernet.html

Darien Rioja Tempranillo

Posted Thu, 01/19/2012 - 21:34 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
Yes

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

http://www.darien.es/

Man Shiraz

Posted Tue, 12/20/2011 - 08:32 by Jon
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

Posted Sun, 11/06/2011 - 15:47 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
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

Posted Mon, 10/10/2011 - 19:14 by Jon
Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Light, fruity malbec

Lamb Tagine with Chickpeas and Apricots

Posted Thu, 09/29/2011 - 19:50 by Audrey
Lamb Tagine

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

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves (2 whole, 3 chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 large cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 3 pounds 1" cubes lamb shoulder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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