I am thinking of throwing an Aussie Shiraz at it. Opinions?
Should I drink it instead?

How 'bout the Seghesio Old Vines Zin?

I was thinking Zin as well. It's great w/ grilled meats, including BBQ sauce assuming its the traditional kind.

Thanks, got these posts after the dinner, so I will try next time. Used the '02 Kirkham Peak Shiraz and it was a really good pairing. The wine by itself was a bit hot, but velvety smooth tannins. Nice licorice aromas blended well with the sauce. Wine gets an 84, the bird got an 89

Again, thanks for the help, I have to scrounge my cellar for whatever Zins I may have. I don't tend to drink them too much. I think I have a pretty decent Grgich Hills left.

Watch out ormbee, Board-o might start preaching of his favorite young drinking varietal -- Zin. He will set you straight -- even if I am not yet a convert (not that I don't like Zin, I love it, but I can't find the good stuff some of the folks here chat about. Ah well, so much wine, too little time.

Same problem here. I tend to get a lot of really hot zins. This '99 Grgich Hills has been really good, but I am on my last bottle. Haven't tried any of the Rosenblum yet. Ranch Zabaco has been an ok cheapy. Haven't had much luck with Ravenswood. If Board-O wants to set me straight, I am willing to listen.

I thought Savannah-Channelle did a decent job also

Ormbee,

A little off subject, but I'm planning on doing a 2001 Monte Rosso Zin tasting at a BBQ later this summer. I've got Rosenblum, Trinity Oaks and Robert Baile lined up so far, keep an eye out, we'd love to have you over.

tlily,

Will you post it over here too?

Davidn, sorry just saw this. Yeah I will make sure too.