For the main course Mick did grilled lamb with green beans and mashed potatoes and paired it with a bottle of 2001 Joseph Phelps’s Le Mistral which is a Shiraz/Syrah Blend.
The nose the wine was powerful with aromas of blackberry, plum, nutmeg and pepper. Tasting the wine, black licorice was the main flavour with some black currant and pepper. The structure on the wine was interesting as I found it hit the tongue big and then just disappears. The acidity was good but the tannin was almost non-existent. The wine was easy drinking but it might be past its prime at this moment. I was a good pairing with the lamb.
Here is the group rating for the wine -Mick – 86, Mark - 87, Kathy – 85, Amy – 85, Overall – 85.75.
There is no LCBO listing for this wine but if I remember correctly it is around a $25 price point.
For dessert Mick picked up a caramel cake and we had it with a bottle of Henry of Pelham 2005 Botrytis Affect Riesling. Both the wine and the dessert were excellent.
I like to thank Mick and Amy for hosting and Mick for all the wonderful food and for indulging me on my Champagne craving.
Cheers!
Mark
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