Beringer 2003 Shiraz
So I was going to try one of Chateau St. Jean's less expensive bottles, but I just couldn't be persuaded with the selection at my local store.
I was thinking of getting adventurous with some italian wines, but found myself browsing Zinfandels. (I'm still amused by people who are surprised that there are just "Zinfandels," which are red...obviously people are used to Sutter Home's popularized "white zinfandels.")
Beringer Founders' Estate (California)
Shiraz
2003 - b/c I'm still on that 2003 Californian kick.
$9.99/ 750 mL bottle
Very heavy on the tongue, as I usually say when there isn't a clean finish. For me, a good wine has a variety of depth, but without leaving your mouth completely coated in acidity. However, this isn't as "heavy" as some wines...
Overall: very enjoyable, no regrets, and I'm not disappointed for branching out. My family has always been a fan of Beringer Merlots (prior to their winery visitations, and increasing their acquaintance with various other Californian vinyards), and they still will occasionally purchase a bottle.
I think it's more of a dining wine, rather than a just "sit back and sip," kinda wine. I could see this going quite well with steak, or more acidic, intense vegetarian dishes - perhaps something along a Mediterranean/ oriental influence of flavors.
I was thinking of getting adventurous with some italian wines, but found myself browsing Zinfandels. (I'm still amused by people who are surprised that there are just "Zinfandels," which are red...obviously people are used to Sutter Home's popularized "white zinfandels.")
Beringer Founders' Estate (California)
Shiraz
2003 - b/c I'm still on that 2003 Californian kick.
$9.99/ 750 mL bottle
Very heavy on the tongue, as I usually say when there isn't a clean finish. For me, a good wine has a variety of depth, but without leaving your mouth completely coated in acidity. However, this isn't as "heavy" as some wines...
Overall: very enjoyable, no regrets, and I'm not disappointed for branching out. My family has always been a fan of Beringer Merlots (prior to their winery visitations, and increasing their acquaintance with various other Californian vinyards), and they still will occasionally purchase a bottle.
I think it's more of a dining wine, rather than a just "sit back and sip," kinda wine. I could see this going quite well with steak, or more acidic, intense vegetarian dishes - perhaps something along a Mediterranean/ oriental influence of flavors.