they were closing out some Grateful Palate wines a few months back so
I picked up in addition to ones, I knew like Boarding Pass and First
Class, 2 bottles of Chris Ringland Shiraz 2008 Barossa.

talk about big and jammy with a lot of backbone, but hidden behind all
that wine (about as jammy as I can handle) was a whopping 16.5%
alcohol. This one would overpower a lamb meal as well. I was thinking
atfirst a great steak wine, but on second thought it was sort of one
of those drink it with strong cheddar and crackers and hope you don't
have to drive for about a week.