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Gatão Vinho Verde

Trader Joe's: 
No

A mildly sparkling vinho verde with a crisp, strong grapefruit taste.

http://www.borgeswines.com/ficha.php?tipo=mesa&ap=filosofia&id=gatao_verde

Cristobal 1492 Verdelho

Trader Joe's: 
No

A sharp and full-bodied verdejo from Argentina. Bought at Schneider's on Capitol Hill. Floral and acidic with a very light effervescence. Lacking oak.

Shrimp a la plancha and Grits with Creole Chutney

Creole Gambas

This was inspired by the Jose Andres' Gambas a la Plancha recipe, and having some fresh shrimp from Arganica. I was feeling a craving for a more cajun-y shrimp-and-grits setup, however. So, I figured there's no reason not to just do both. I left the grits simple, and focused on the shrimp and the chutney-like goop.

A ton of salt
3 whole shrimp per person
grits, plus water and butter for their preparation.

For the creole chutney:

1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 mild jalapeno
1/2 bell pepper (red preferred)
1 small tomato
1 tsp molasses

Your rating: None Average: 4 (1 vote)

La Finca Chardonnay

Trader Joe's: 
Yes

A well-balanced Mendoza style Chardonnay - light, very little butteryness. Crisp. Goes great with cream sauces and fish.

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

Santa Barbara Landing Chenin Blanc

Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Trader Joe's, $4. Nice balance between sweet notes and dry body.

Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Bianco

Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Sweet and fizzy, but lightens up a creamy dish or balances a caesar salad. Could also go with -- or be part of -- a fruit dessert.

Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crabmeat

Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crabmeat

From http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Thai-Spiced-Watermelon-Soup...

For soup
5 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon (from a 4-lb piece, rind discarded)
1 fresh lemongrass stalk*
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons mild olive oil
1 small hot green chile such as Thai or serrano, finely chopped (including seeds), or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

For crab

Your rating: None Average: 3 (1 vote)

Trimbach Riesling

Trader Joe's: 
Yes

A solid, dry French Riesling from Alsace

http://www.maison-trimbach.com/

Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2009

Trader Joe's: 
No

Grapefruit and exotic fruit taste, crisp but not dry; great with shellfish and seafood.

$10

http://www.cave-pomerols.com/actualite.asp

Other reviews:
http://www.drinkhacker.com/2009/05/31/review-2006-hugues-beaulieu-picpou...

Rheingau 2008 Edition Maximilian Pinot Noir

Rheingau Label
Trader Joe's: 
Yes

Sweet, almost a dry rose. Strawberry notes. Serve slightly chilled. Great with grilled fish/fowl.

Trader Joe's: $6

A full review and the source of the photo: http://biggerthanyourhead.net/2009/01/20/a-pinot-from-rheingau/

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