Our first post on this blog was all about Tolosa's incredible 1776 Pinot Noir. Because it was so good, Pris and I have been reticent to try the winery's standard Pinot. However, sometime back we found a bottle of 2007 Edna Creek Syrah at Feldman's and decided to give it a tasting last Sunday.
The first thing you notice is how dark this Syrah is: deep purple and opaque. On the nose it was all berry and plum with just a hint of pepper. Despite its dark look, this was a relatively light wine. Light berry and plum notes continued on the palate mixed with a touch of mineral and pepper towards the back of the mouth. Soft tannins provide a light and smooth finish to this readily drinkable Syrah.
I paired the wine with a roasted leg of lamb seasoned with garlic and rosemary, couscous with feta, and some olives. The well balanced wine was a perfect compliment to the mild and savory lamb. Since Pris isn't the biggest fan of lamb, I also prepared a flank steak for her. The Tolosa Syrah also paired surprisingly well with the steak. It is a flavorful, but not overly beefy cut; and the lighter wine served as a nice compliment.
We purchased the Tolosa 2007 Edna Creek Syrah at Feldman's Market Center in Brownsville
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