Wine Drop-In | Thursday 24 April 2013

Domaine Coudoulet Syrah 2011  STYLE Red AROMA Blackberry, Black pepper spice, Florals! PRODUCER Domaine Coudoulet ACIDITY Well balanced and freshCOUNTRY France TANNIN Soft but presentREGION Languedoc BODY Medium-FullGRAPE 100% Syrah FLAVOUR Matches nose. Ripe yet savoury, elegant palate VINTAGE 2011 PRICE £27

Selling PointsOffering fantastic value for money, Domaine Coudoulet present wines of beautiful clarity and elegance. Syrah works beautifully with red meats is therefore great with our grub. Tasting NotesClassic warm climate Syrah, blackberry/Cherry, Spice from pepper nuances and delicate floral notes. Fantastic affordable wine!

Food MatchingAlmost all of our cuts but especially Sirloin Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Cederberg Shiraz 2009 STYLE Full Red AROMA Blackberry, Roasted Mocha, SpicePRODUCER Cederberg ACIDITY Uplifting COUNTRY South Africa TANNIN Punchy but elegant REGION Cederberg BODY FullGRAPE 100% Shiraz FLAVOUR Black fruits, Scorched earth,, Coffee, Spice VINTAGE 2009 PRICE £42.50

Selling PointsThe highest lying vineyards in the Cape wine region, which is located in a national reserve park.One of the top 100 producers in South Africa alongside many other awards. Tasting Notes15 Months in 95% French & 5% American oak barrels. Deep colour, Full aromatics and a punchy yet elegant body. Long velvety finish.

Food MatchingFantastic with food - Belly ribs, Rump, Ribeye Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Wine Drop-In | Thursday 24 April 2013

Qupe Syrah 2010 STYLE Medium Red AROMA Intense, Sweet and savoury, dark fruit, liquorice, olivePRODUCER Qupe ACIDITY MediumCOUNTRY USA TANNIN Soft but present REGION Central Coast, Cal. BODY Medium-FullGRAPE 99.5% Syrah ,5% Mourvedre FLAVOUR Big but elegant, Fruits, chocolate, beautiful balance VINTAGE 2010 PRICE £47.50

Selling PointsWinemaker Bob Lindquist named his winery “Qupé” (“kyoo-pay”), in honor of the Chumash, the indigenous people of California. “Qupé” refers to the poppy which was officially designated the state flower of Californi in 1903. The label design was selected from designs associated with Gustav Stickley, the famed furniture maker and champion of the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900s. Certified Bio-dynamic. This wine is best described as cool, lower than usual temperatures than usual throughout the growing season lead to a fresher more mineral style Syrah Tasting NotesA blend of fruit from 8 different vineyards (cool & warm climate) A northern Rhone style New world Syrah – slightly gamey yet fruit driven at the same time with exceptional balance, clarity and elegance..

Food MatchingVersatile – Will match all grilled steaks, I am LEANing (Like what I did there?) towards the Fillet. Beautiful on its own Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Domaine Louis Cheze ‘Cuvee Caroline’ 2010 STYLE Red AROMA Intense yet elegant, Plum, Cassis, SmokePRODUCER Louis Cheze ACIDITY UpliftingCOUNTRY France TANNIN Fine and well balancedREGION St Joseph, Rhone BODY Medium-FullGRAPE 100% Syrah FLAVOUR Spice, dark fruit VINTAGE 2010 PRICE £55

Selling PointsSt Joseph is located in the Northern Rhone Valley and produces wines of exceptional varietal clarity from Syrah. Stunningly fresh wine which is awesome alone or with food.Le Mistral winds create a cooler continental climate than Southern Rhone which is more Mediterranean.. Tasting NotesTypical Rhone Syrah aromas of dark fruits, smoke, earthy minerals and floral notes. More savoury at the same time. Complex and exceptional.

Food MatchingSyrah is a sucker for grilled meats – so match this with porterhouse for an outstanding meal. Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….