The label bore an image of something done by a Picasso admirer IMHO. While I generally avoid wines with gimmicky names and labels, this one caught my eye at the right time.
It was very open, fruity, and concentrated with a decided overtone of fresh Raspberries. Higher alcohol wines aren't usually among my favorites, but this one carried the 15% so well because of the excellent balance of elements. One might term it an extremely "food friendly" wine, rather than something to sip at a blind tasting and award points.
For the occasion, I transformed a thick pork chop into two medium thin ones. Then, I sliced two cloves of garlic very thin and browned them in some good cold pressed olive oil. When they reached a nutty brown hue, they were removed to a waiting little dish for later addition, as burned garlic becomes bitter. Then, sliced baby Portabello mushrooms were sauteed in the garlic scented oil and also removed. Finally, the pork chops made their pilgrimage to the pan, first being browned on both sides and then cooked through at a lower heat. The mushrooms, garlic and some marinated sun-dried tomatoes were strewn over the chops, followed by a glass of the Slipstream. The pan was covered, and the flavors allowed to mingle and reduce the liquid. This was accompanied by New Orleans style parboiled rice and fresh buttered Asparagus spears.
Modesty forbids me to describe the taste sensation of my latest creation. ;-)
Godzilla