Jean Harlow Petite Sirah 2015
North Coast, California
Libeled Lady (1936)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 @ 08:30 AM (ET)
One of Jean Harlow’s signature films, this screwball comedy was also one of her biggest box-office hits. Co-starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy, it’s a hilarious story of love and libel that ultimately garnered a Best Picture nomination. Sweet and eminently pleasing Petite Sirah is a clever match for MGM’s young superstar – a gorgeous icon whose presence and too-short career still resonate to this day.
THE WINE
THE GRAPE
THE REGION
The North Coast encompasses the counties of Napa, Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino – where you’ll find California’s most famous vineyards (and some of the world’s most sought-after reds). One hundred miles long and 50 miles wide, the region was formed by colliding tectonic plates, volcanic activity, and changes in sea level. The resulting, diverse soil types are ideal for grape growing.
WITH FOOD
While you can absolutely enjoy this velvety, dark-fruited Petite Sirah on its own, it’ll really shine with food. Our favorite match is beef brisket, but it’ll be equally tasty with roasted lamb or pork shoulder. You could also serve it with meaty pasta dishes or hearty vegetarian fare, like stuffed eggplant, mushroom ‘steaks,’ or lentil- or beanbased stews and casseroles.