Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Wine Name: Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: USA	Region:  Napa Valley
Rating:  Very Good	Price: $10
Recommendation: Recommended, great value at around $10. Our review this week is the Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc from California and a new vegetarian dish that was given to me, Chickpea Patties in Pita Bread. The meal was a nice healthy one and the wine is excellent value for money. The Joel Gott winery was formed in 1996, the first wine produced was a Zinfandel. Since then Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, un-oaked Chardonnay and Washington Riesling have been added.  Their wines are blended from grapes primarily from Californian and Washington states. http://www.gottwines.com/jgw/wines/ In addition to wines, it seems that there is Gotts Roadside Hamburgers located in Napa valley, San Francisco and other California location. If you are nearby, they look like great places to visit. http://gotts.com/ The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is a light lemon color with strong citrus aromas. The wine is relatively dry, yet crisp with lemon, lime dominating but followed by hints of honeydew melon and possibly even peach. This wine represents excellent value for money. Would go well with Seafood, chicken, salads, and light cheeses. The food recipe was given to me by a friend and we really enjoyed it. The only drawback was that the patties tended to be a little on the dry side and needed the yogurt or other sauces. Ingredients such as the lemon could be increased to add moisture, although too much may overwhelm the flavor. Chickpea Patties In Pita Bread Ingredients  Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons Ground coriander - 1 tablespoon Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon Oil, vegetable such as Canola - 2 teaspoons Scallions (Green\Spring Onion), chopped - 4 Garlic, chopped finely - 3 cloves Chickpeas – 1.8 cups or One 15 ounce can. Brown rice, cooked - 1 cup Wheat germ - 2/3 cup Lemon juice - 3 to 4 tablespoons Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (I just used a pinch, as I like to reduce the salt in my cooking) Ground pepper - 1/4 teaspoon Pita bread – As desired, minimum of 4 (warmed) Tomatoes, sliced – 2 to 4 depending on size Lettuce – Around 4 leaves (I have also heard that baby Spinach works well) Plain yogurt – As desired, minimum of 4 tablespoons (Nonfat works well)   Preparation Cook the Chickpeas if using dried Cook rice Chop the: Scallions Garlic Tomatoes Juice the lemons Prepare the lettuce Leaves Set aside         Cooking Heat pan over low heat. Add sesame seeds, toast, until golden brown, stirring regularly, be careful not to burn (Approx. 2 to 4 minutes). Add coriander and cumin; continue cooking, stirring regularly (Approximately 30 seconds). Set aside and let cool. Grind with a pestle and mortar, set aside. Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, until soft, stirring occasionally, approx 2 minutes. Set aside. Preheat broiler. Place rack in top third of oven Mash the Chickpeas coarsely in a medium bowl with a potato masher. Add 1/3 cup wheat germ, lemon juice, salt, pepper, the spice mixture and the scallion mixture; mix well. Shape the mixture into four patties, about ¾ inch thick. Preheat broiler to High or Medium High. Place the remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ in a shallow dish. Dip the patties into the wheat germ. Place the patties on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Broil (grill) the patties until browned and heated through, approx 3 minutes per side. Insert the burgers into pitas with tomato slices, lettuce and yogurt (We also provided Tahini sauce and hummus). Recommendation: Recommended, great value at around $10.