Had some friends for dinner on Friday night (7/10/11). Home made pizzas were on the menu with three different types of shiraz from three different produces from three different areas.
Pizza 1. Wholemeal pitta bread, tomato paste, shaved ham, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, red onion, low fat ricotta cheese, fresh basil and baby rocket leaves
Pizza 2. Similar to the above but also had caramelised onion, mild salami, Italian herbs, a touch of garlic, bocconcini and a mix of shredded cheeses.
The wines were a 2002 Journeys End Arrival Shiraz from McLaren Vale (RRP $49.50), a 2005 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz (RRP $15) from various SA vineyards, and a 2007 Craneford Barossa Shiraz (RRP $30).
Needless to say the pizzas were excellent and healthy as well (okay so salami isn't so low-fat).
The Journeys was the surprise. No aged characteristics at all. Still sort of fruity, plummy and silky smooth in the mouth which to me means very well integrated tannins (wine-wanker speek, sorry). Shame it was my last bottle.
The Penfolds was okay but probably didn't help tasting it after the Journeys. Pretty basic wine to be honest. If you have any, drink up would be my suggestion.
The Craneford was obviously pretty young. When I smelt and tasted it there were lots of blackberries, black currant jam, blood plums with a certain fruit sweetness to it. I really enjoyed this wine. Just a pity I don't have any more to put away to see how it develops.
Till next time and remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.
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