By Gil Whiteley
Certified Wine Sommelier
The great thing about lamb is that is so versatile, you can pull almost any big red out of your cellar and open it, and the experience is different each time. Here are some can’t miss suggestions.
Kendall-Jackson 2004 Meritage Vintner’s Reserve: retail $12
McWilliams Hanwood Estate 2006 Shiraz: retail $12
2004 Ray’s Station Vineyards North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon: retail $15
2005 Martín Codáx “Ergo” Tempranillo Rioja: retail $15
2006 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir: retail $22
Montevina Terra d’Oro Deaver Vineyard 100 year old vines 2004 Zinfandel: retail $30
2003 Terrabianca Campaccio Selezione 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Sangiovese, Super Tuscan: retail $68
Clarendon Hills 2005 Syrah Bakers Gully: retail $70 NOTE: This is my favorite
Cignale 2003 Colli Della Toscana Centrale 90% Cab 10% Merlot: retail $110 - Wow!
Clarendon Hills 2005 Astralis Syrah: retail $350 – When only the best is called for.
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