I feel as though I’ve fallen under the seductive spell of California Cabernet. It’s totally crazy, when the purpose of this blog is to explore the wines of the world. I refuse to be tied down to anything, or restricted by my own desires. Hey, it’s hard NOT to lose objectivity and fall into a habit, when the habit is drinking fabulous wine. I’m not saying California Cabs are a bad habit, it’s just that my goal is to slip out of my safety zone by trying new varietals and sharing them with you. At least the good ones. I went into The Wine House, with that goal in mind. I found my way to the Syrah, Shiraz area. Syrah/Shiraz are the same varietal, but in Australia they call it Shiraz. More about that later. I discovered a Syrah from Zaca Mesa, one of my favorite wineries. They lived up to my expectations again.
This is a full-bodied, bold wine with a gorgeous nose of ripe blueberries, rich black berries, violets and licorice. It was dry with smooth tannins and a silky finish with subtle notes of smokey oak and coco. This beauty goes well with rack of lamb but I paired it with a cheese board of extra sharp cheddar and salami and was quite satisfied.
I gave this wine an 11 – Check V’s Rating System
TASTE - 4 Amazing
PRICE - 4 Screaming Deal $19.99 The Wine House L.A.
