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October, 2008
Wines to Warm the Soul Sunset Magazine
"Who doesn't love a big red wine on a chilly day, especially when sipped with a steamy, slow-cooked stew? Here's how to pick and pair them
by Sara Schneider....Big red regions to watch: Hot days are essential for producing big reds, but so are cool nights, to keep acidity high. Here are three regions that have the right combo. The Sierra Foothills:
Zinfandel, especially, packs a punch from the warm hills on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Some century-old vineyards were saved (ironically) by the late-last-century popularity of white Zin, and they've now been
reclaimed for concentreated red versions. But look for great Spanish, Italian, and Rhone varieties too...
The ulitmate big red-friendly stew (Spanish-style lamb stew with roasted red peppers)
Our picks for this stew: Syrah
Holly's Hill Wylie-Fenaughty Reserve Syrah 2005 (El Dorado, $22). A smoky, leathery Syrah, with dusty dark berries, licorice, mint, and black pepper.
Justin Syrah 2005...
Waters Syrah 2006.
Get the recipe at sunset.com
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