I'll break my silence of a few weeks here with the suggestion that you pick up a bottle of the 2006 McManis Petite Sirah ($13) if you come across it. I was busy finishing dinner prep when I was first tasting it, so I didn't take notes. But the big fruit forwardness of the wine with good structure stand out the next morning here. Definitely a good find at this price.
This wine hails from a newly named California wine region, the River Junction appellation. It's south of Lodi in the San Joaquin Valley. I've also previously enjoyed one of their cabs, also at a good price.The petite sirah was a great match for the roasted porterhouse steak, served with creamed spinach and a baked potato. I'd say this would also be a great wine to keep in mind for grilling season. I can't claim credit for the simple but tasty recipe; it comes from my Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Roasting which is a great go-to resource in the cold weather.
Price: $13
QPR: Excellent
Region: River Junction, California
Food: beef, grilling
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