I was treated to another birth-year wine (let’s face it, it’s pretty much expired next year once it hits 30 right?!).  This time, a right bank Bordeaux from the Canon Fronsac appellation.  We opened it right before drinking, concerned that it might quickly fall flat after opening, but what a pleasant surprise it was!  Sure, it had a bit of that “old wine” smell, but the taste was full of classic Bordeaux, dark fruits, soft tannins, cherry jam.  

I served hanger steaks with this kale anchovy butter, such a hit!  This butter will certainly be heavy in the rotation going forward.  We also used it to butter our grilled corn, and I put it on grilled shrimp later in the week, I think it would compliment almost anything!

We had just enough wine left to enjoy our dessert, a peach and blackberry crisp, a perfect pairing indeed.