Several weeks ago I was able to taste test a lovely Australian Shiraz at Jamie's restaurant in Lyndhurst, NJ. I found it to be: "deliciously deep-berried without harsh spice...finished with a flicker of dark chocolate."Then this weekend I had a chance to test drive it on my own turf. A couple surprises:
1. The wine is a screw top! Freaked me out when I cut off what presumably was the foil only to find no cork. What the bloody hell? Are the cork trees in such bad shape?
2. Exposure to air dilutes the cocoa qualities.
3. Pairs surprisingly well with herb-marinated meats such as chimichurri.
4. Can substitute as a dessert wine when served with chocolate.
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