| 2004 Amuse Bouche Merlot 750ml
Napa Valley, California  |
Product Notes:
This blend of 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from the eastern hills of St. Helena exhibits a dark plum/purple color as well as a big, rich perfume of toffee, mocha, chocolate, espresso roast, and berry fruit. Medium-bodied, pure, and elegant, with an attractive, savory finish, it should be consumed over the next 5-7 years.
- Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Issue 168
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 Food Pairing:
Merlot pairs with many meat dishes, barbeque foods, and mild to medium cheese dishes. Also good with pasta, red meat, duck, smoke or grilled foods.
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About Varietal:
Merlot is undoubtedly one of the greatest of the red grapes. Merlot is widely responsible for the predominant tastes in most wines from the Bordeaux region in France. It produces what are arguably the most drinkable red wines, and has enjoyed a considerab
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Recipe:
Steak with Mushroom Merlot Sauce Recipe
This steak recipe goes very well with merlot wine - Use some for the sauce, and the rest for your glass!
INGREDIENTS:
2 10oz ribeye steaks
2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp butter
6oz shiitake mushrooms
1 shallot
3/4 cup merlot
1 Tbsp thyme
First, salt and pepper steaks on both sides. Heat the vegetable oil to medium high, and then cook steaks for about 3 minutes per side.
Put the steaks on a plate but keep the oil in the pan. Put the butter in the pan, along with the wine, chopped up mushrooms and chopped up shallots and reduce for 5-10 minutes. Pour this sauce over the steaks and serve.
Ginger Orange Scallops with White Wine Recipe
1 lb scallops
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp butter
Mix orange juice, wine, giner, and soy sauce in a small bowl and blend well. Melt butter in large skillet, add scallops and cook, stirring frequently, until scallops are opaque (2-3 minutes). Remove and place on serving platter. Add OJ mixture to the pan and bring to boil. Cook, whisking, until sauce is slightly reduced (1-2 minutes). Return scallops to the pan and cook for around 1 minute."
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