the challenge for tonight is what to put with grilled pork tenderloin marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, hot red pepper, and herbs accompanied by rutabaga sauteed in butter and black bean salad. there are a lot flavors and aromas in that meal. i think this type meal pairs well with a younger more fruit forward wine. i chose a 2007 wine i have experienced in two prior vintages. the weather that year was spectacular in the southern rhone and wines developed potential for drinking early or after aging.
this wine is a deep ruby color. the nose reveals the significant percentage of syrah in the blend, with intense red fruits and cherry. the full bodied taste of the wine shows cherries, raspberry, flowers, and finishes with graphite. it is well balanced. of note, the wine did not improve when tasted a day later, which suggests to me that it may well be best consumed young and vibrant.
although the photo is of the sign for the vinsobres wine commune and for domaine jaume, the wine tonight is perrin vinsobres les cornuds 2007. it is readily available. the perrin family owns chateau beaucastel in chateauneuf du pape and produces a wide variety of consistently good wines. this is an excellent value, has been highly rated by the wine pundits, and shows the character of the region well. it is easier to obtain than the wines by jaume.
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