Bacchus
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to one of my go-to reds: The Wolftrap. Oh, it’s a big as it’s name suggests. I’ve long been a fan of Rhone-style blends from South Africa, but The Wolftrap is definitely one of my favorites. The 2008 vintage is a blend of 68% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre, and 2% Viognier. I served it a few weeks ago at a BBQ dinner party and it was a big hit. First of all, you can find it for under $10 bucks (score!) and honestly it sips like a $17 and up bottle of wine (double score!) It’s sexy, spicy, smoky, meaty, with notes of tobacco, dark chocolate, cherries, and black fruit. Sip this sucker with some hearty meat or pasta dishes, or do as I did and pair this monster with some grilled goodness. It’s lovely enough to sip alone, but meaty enough that it begs for food to stand up to it. Enjoy!
