Wine of the week | Try this wine with steak and veggies

By LAIN BRADFORD - Special to The State

2005 Syrah “Le Pousseur,” California, $18

I knew this was going to be a big fruit treasure because of the aromas that filled the room when the wine hit the glass.

I sat next to the wine while dinner was being delivered, and I noticed blueberry-pie and clove aromas.

The flavors were robust with dark jam and cedar nicely framed by a touch of white pepper.

The finish lingered and was very soft. This wine offered a lot of flavors in each sip.

We enjoyed the wine with teriyaki-marinated steak and stir-fried vegetables. The tanginess of the marinade along with the fresh flavors of the vegetables allowed the fruit to shine with each bite.

Bradford tries to review only wines available in South Carolina. If you have trouble finding one, e-mail lain@winetalk.org.