Jacob's Creek 2005 Reserve Shiraz
An excellent vintage from Jacob's Creek- flavors of plum and pepper (of course, I cooked pepper corn steak, so I may be biased).
When I first opened the bottle I felt it was a bit harsh on the palate but after 30 minutes of breathing it was just fine.
The wine paired well with dark chocolate- so that makes medium rare steak, potatoes, and chocolate as all acceptable pairings.
The nose is a bit short- not as aromatic as I'd hope, but the taste is made up for the lingering smooth finish.
Priced at only 6.99 this wine should be in your cellar for pulling out at short notice.
