Tonight’s dinner was the last of the braised Churro lamb shoulder we had with Jeff Pfohl a few days ago. There was about a cup and a half of reduced sauce left along with just enough meat, when removed from the bone, to make two good bowls of stew, served on Basmati rice. The rich lamb stew was enjoyed with a 1997 Ridge Syrah Lytton Springs, 88% Syrah - 12% Viognier - fill less than cm below the cork; dark bluish-ruby in color; rich, complex, spicy berry nose & flavors; good mid-palate with spicy fruit and acidity; and a long spicy berry finish. The viognier content really added spice and complexity to the syrah. The meal was big and rich enough, we didn’t need a dessert.