2007 ALLOBROGES

Six months ago, I signed for the wine club at Wine Sellar to try new types of wines.  Wines have been OK but not really worth immortalizing :)  Last time, I picked a blended wine "2007 Allbobroges" from Gilbert Cellars.  I was greatly surprise by the refined and deep tones the wine brings.  It is really smooth with blackberry taste.

Unfortunately, I didn't paired appropriately.  I cooked a FDGF recipe of curry lamb with yogurt, eggplant, and tomato.  The dish was nice and flavorful but to rich for the wine.  However, the surprise came when Paola try the wine with our 71% Dark Chocolate from Chocolates El Rey.  The wine really explodes in our month and we enjoyed every ounce of the bottle.  I am actually going to buy at least half a case to share it with Paola and friends.

Great wine that should pair great with grilled tenderloin, mushrooms sauces, and rack of lamb.  I look forward to start trying it with other food...