It's time for another WINOS Pick of the Week, and we've uncorked a Syrah.
The hubby and I enjoyed a fantastic bottle of Syrah this weekend. Now, I am usually one to skip Syrah and go straight to Cab or Zin, but this is a special Syrah from Leal Vineyards.
The 2005 Syrah is unfiltered, which makes it extremely flavorful, and made from San Benito Valley grapes. It was smooth with a black cherry-like flavor. We enjoyed it while watching a movie, but it would be great with medium rare steak, or even a spicy ahi tuna steak.
If you are not familiar with Leal Vineyards, it's the product of a San Jose kid with a dream. Owner Frank Leal had the vision and the work ethic to build this winery from scratch. The winery is located on beautiful property in Hollister, Calif., just 30 miles south of San Jose.
In October 2004, Food and Wine Magazine named Leal one of the 20 Best New Wineries in the world. In 2006, two of Leal's biggest fans (yep, Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson) made a visit to the winery.
My family and friends have enjoyed many bottles of Leal wines over the years, and I hope many more people explore and discover these delicious wines. Leal wines are served in many restaurants, and distributors can be found HERE.
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Yum! I love Syrah and will have to try this.
Posted by: Lia | July 01, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Yum! I love Syrah and will have to try this.
Posted by: Lia | July 01, 2008 at 08:41 AM