Churro Lamb Shoulder Stew with Syrah

Tonight’s dinner was the end of our Churro Lamb Shoulder, done in a stew with baby green peas and served on rice. It was enjoyable with a 1998 Ridge Syrah Lytton Estate (90% Syrah / 10% Viognier) - Initially a bit harsh, with a dry tannic finish; but opening with the stew to berry fruit, with adequate acidity; and a long, berry fruit, slightly dry finish.

Then for dessert we had Brie de Meaux, and the last couple scraps of Sheeps’ Milk Camembert and Affinois Goat Milk Brie, with a 1998 Raymond-Lafon Sauternes - not very sweet, rich spicy fruit nose & flavors, and a long finish that all was very good with the cheeses.