Wine of the Week
November 5 2007
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
2005 Shiraz/Cabernet/Monastrell
A Red Wine Blend from Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Notes
This was a surprisingly tasty wine. Sometimes blended wines can have muttled flavors - but this one didn't. It was juicy with berries and red fruit flavors. It was smooth and soft but stuck around for a little bit on your palate. Definitely check it out the next time you're grilling or going to a party.
Food Pairings
Think turkey! It's almost Thanksgiving and everyone wonders what to serve with the main dish- turkey. This is it! It's a lighter red that can stand up to the rich lushness of a roasted turkey. But it can also go quite well with grilled or even fried one. In fact - anything grilled would be a good choice. You could also try some milder cheeses, like a Port Salut or a young Brie and some red grapes to compliment the fruityness of the wine.