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 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon

The fruit for this Umpqua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Estate Vineyard, and another Umpqua Valley vineyard. This wine shows the rich character of a Cabernet produced here. The long, warm summers and gradually cooling falls in Southern Oregon provide flavorful, ripe fruit with the characteristic smoky Cabernet Sauvignon flavor.

Awards:
Silver Medal- Grand Harvest Awards 2007
Bronze Medal- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2007
Gold Medal- Sunriver Sunfest 2006


Tasting Notes:
Dense, brilliant ruby color.  Opens with aromas of cedar, spices, and toasty black fruits.  A full body on the palate with chewy flavors of boysenberry and plum.  A very ripe, concentrated vintage yet it displays elegance and charm.

Drink from 2002 through 2010

Winemaker's Notes:
Released - March 2002
Production - 934 cases Unfined/Unfiltered
Alcohol - 13.0% by volume

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 Girardet 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml Bottle - $18.00

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 New recipes to try at home!

Our favorite to pair with the 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Mushroom Manicotti
Prep Time: 15 min.
Start to Finish: 35 min.
Makes: 2 servings

Pasta
4   uncooked manicotti pasta shells
Garlic-Mushroom Sauce
1  tablespoon butter or margarine
2   cups sliced fresh mushrooms (5 oz)
2   tablespoons chopped onion
2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3   cup dry sherry, dry white wine or chicken broth
1   teaspoon lemon juice
1/4   teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8   teaspoon salt
1/2   cup whipping cream
Filling
1   package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
3  tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2  tablespoons chopped onion
1/2   teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4   cup diced cooked ham
1  tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives

 

1.  Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain manicotti shells as directed on package.

2.  In 3-quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, 2 tablespoons onion and garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sherry, lemon juice, lemon pepper and salt. Cook over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has evaporated. Stir in whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium-high heat about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.

3.  In small bowl, mix cream cheese, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons onion and the Worcestershire sauce with fork until well blended. Stir in ham and chives. Fill each shell with about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture, using small spoon.

4.  Pour half of sauce unto un-greased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange filled shells in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Cover and bake about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.