(Note: this a repost from January 26, 2010): I originally had something else in mind for my first post. I changed my mind, that’s why you taste. I will follow up with my original thought on a later thread. I had seen this PBS show called The Winemakers, it was OK, and the end was pretty funny.
The winner was a biker from Texas. He loves his rock ‘n’ roll. Enough that he named his label “Flipside.” Really didn’t think much about it until I tasted it at a local tasting. Very surprised, very good. The 2006 Flipside is a Paso Robles Syrah based blend. Very fruit forward, easy to drink with some complexities. Spectator gave it 90 pts if you’re into that. Beware it is 15% EtOH.
Goes great with hearty dishes. I love it with mesquite grilled (smoke roasted) Tri Tip Roast with my Smoked Pimenton Rub. In the pan I roasted some beets with other veggies for the jus. Used the beets with goat cheese as a salad on lechuga. No need for an acidic dressing. Try it with duck or a Provencal French bean stew (cassoulet). Take care despite yourselves
