Counter Cut
Mendocino County, United States
A Mendocino Syrah that pairs beautifully with the best cuts your butcher has to offer
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About This Wine
Counter Cut
Syrah
Wine and food are so intertwined that to try and separate them would be a mistake. They play off of one another in ways that highlight and elevate both at the same time. The Counter Cut Syrah is a complex wine that shines with anything that can match its nuanced flavors. Notes of blackberries and bay leaf pair with a tapenade, and the black pepper and earth notes are fantastic with any meat you might want to try. Since Mendocino is a cooler region the acids in the grapes are higher than many California Syrahs, resulting in a wine that is even better at pairing than a normal Syrah. We recommend trying it with the best cut of meat your butcher has on offer!
Wine Region
Mendocino County
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Beef Stew, Roast Leg of Lamb
Body 5 Acidity 2Sweetness 1Fruit Intensity 4Tannin 3
Tasting Notes
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Blackberry
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Black Pepper
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Forest Floor
We taste distinct flavors of blackberries, bay leaf, tapenade, and black pepper spice. The way the fruit has matured leaves a very desirable undercurrent of savory, gaminess. The tannins and acidity in this wine are perfect for pairing with fatty cuts of meat.
Awards
Counter Cut 2013 Syrah Mendocino California: Syrah
2 TOTAL AWARDS
- Silver Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
