Winter Barbecue
One sip of an intense and fruity Rosemount Shiraz, and the craving hit me: baby back ribs, creamy coleslaw, and cornbread muffins.
I couldn't convince anyone to clear the snow from the outdoor barbecue, let alone cook outside. But I wasn't about to wait for July. Anyway, this shiraz might seem a little heavy in the heat of summer.
But in the winter, the cozy, fruity and rich Australian red holds up superbly to the dry-rubbed and barbecue-sauce-basted, oven-broiled racks.
As I licked my sauce-stained fingers, I imagined warm evenings outdoors by the barbecue: Only a few more months to go.
| Red Wine Info Bottle Rosemount Diamond Label Grape Shiraz Year 2007 Region Australia Price ~$9.00 Shop Snooth Food Pairing Aged cheeses, mushrooms, grilled steak, barbecued baby back ribs | Do You Shiraz or Syrah? What's the difference? They're actually the same dark-skinned variety of grape, grown and bottled in different places. Shiraz is typically from Australia, South Africa, and Canada. Syrah grapes are from many other places, including France, Argentina, and the U.S. Petite sirah (with an i) on the other hand, is from a different grape, called durif. |
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