Liz Kottke

Varietal: Red Rhone Blend (Grenache, Syrah)
Vineyard: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Price: $36

Food Pairing: Burgundy Lamb Shanks (Recipe)

 

 

Ruby color with red fruit on the nose: red plums, red cherry pith and currants. After decanting and sipping an hour later, green bell pepper and celery seeds popped out. On the palate: white pepper, and chocolate hazelnuts with a cedar morel finish. I think that this wine could use some more time in the cellar or decanting for a good hour to two before serving.