Norm's Tasting Notes
by: Norm Bentley
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
2015 Christmas Special
#nb-47-15
First let me say MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY DINING!
Below is a list of suggestions for which wines go best with various foods.
Roasted or Baked Turkey - Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
Roasted or Baked Turkey - Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
Baked Ham - Rose or light Pinot Noir, or Chardonnay
Grilled Steak or Beef Tenderloin - Cabernet Sauvignon
Lamb Chops or Pork Loin Chops - Merlot
Barbecued Ribs or Spaghetti - Zinfandel
Prime Rib or Roast Duck - Pinot Noir
Lobster, King Crab, Half Shell Oysters - Chardonnay
Oysters Rockefeller or Broiled Fish - Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp Alfredo or Clams Marinara - Pinot Grigio
Baked Fish, Poached Flounder - Riesling or Pinot Grigio
Cornish Game Hens - Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
Grilled or Baked Salmon - Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir
The following is a top ten list of some of the wines that I have written about earlier this year, as well as their scores.
Lamb Chops or Pork Loin Chops - Merlot
Barbecued Ribs or Spaghetti - Zinfandel
Prime Rib or Roast Duck - Pinot Noir
Lobster, King Crab, Half Shell Oysters - Chardonnay
Oysters Rockefeller or Broiled Fish - Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp Alfredo or Clams Marinara - Pinot Grigio
Baked Fish, Poached Flounder - Riesling or Pinot Grigio
Cornish Game Hens - Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
Grilled or Baked Salmon - Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir
The following is a top ten list of some of the wines that I have written about earlier this year, as well as their scores.
2014 Wild Horse Viognier – 92
2013 Acrobat Pinot Gris - 92
2013 Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay – 93
2013 Ferrai-Carano Chardonnay – 91
2013 Mark West Willamette Valley Pinot Noir – 90
2013 Vanderbilt Reserve Dry Creek Valley Merlot – 89
2012 Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico – 90
2012 Root: 1 Carmenere – 92
2013 Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon – 92
2011 Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - 93
Whatever special dinner or wine you enjoy this year, I hope you have a:
Merry Christmas - Norm's Score - 100!
Norm
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