> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.knowledge.wine/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # August 2024 Delectable Reviews - URL: https://www.knowledge.wine/august-2024-delectable-reviews/ - Published: 2024-09-14T16:52:19.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-16T21:36:23.000Z - Author: Vasanth Balakrishnan I slowed down a bit with my Delectable reviews in August plus my day job has consumed a lot of my time and energy last 3 weeks. Here's a catch-up post. --- Really solid wine for the price, but it was a touch out of balance for my taste. There are so many great bold red wine options available from the Kirkland Signature brand under \~$20. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Picanha*](https://www.kansascitysteaks.com/all-about-steaks/cook-and-grill-steaks-and-roasts/how-to-cook-picanha?ref=knowledge.wine) The second red of that evening was a treat. This is the [second wine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second%5Fwine?ref=knowledge.wine) of the Bordeaux 5th Growth [Château Cos Labory](https://www.cos-labory.com/en/?ref=knowledge.wine). Second wines from the historic Bordeaux producers can often be a great bargain, though they may not age quite as well as the pricier first (main) wine. While this one was a bit past its prime after 29 years, it was still an interesting and delicious accompaniment to the meal. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Picanha*](https://www.kansascitysteaks.com/all-about-steaks/cook-and-grill-steaks-and-roasts/how-to-cook-picanha?ref=knowledge.wine) Our friends are fantastic home cooks. I tasted the traditional Brazilian-style Picanha which is simply seasoned with a generous amount of coarse salt and grilled. Excellently-prepared red meat like this pairs with really any nice red wine so this 8-year Brunello worked well enough but I've had much better ones at the same $30 - $50 price range. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Panko Fried Oysters*](https://www.food.com/recipe/panko-fried-oysters-for-two-54328?ref=knowledge.wine) I first discovered [Picpoul](https://winefolly.com/grapes/picpoul/?ref=knowledge.wine) with my WSJWC subscription which [I've written about](https://www.knowledge.wine/recommended-online-wine-retailers/). It's got that screaming high acidity and a light body which is absolutely delicious in the Houston summer heat. This ended up being a great start to a lovely home hosted by our close Brazilian family friends. --- As sometimes happens, I remember this tasting much more interesting on our Spring Break family vacation to Barcelona and Priorat at Cellar Atavus. The experience is often more interesting than the wines! 0:00 /0:10 1× Our Atavus Tasting Manager hand-labeling their new orange wine --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Vegetable Paella*](https://spainonafork.com/authentic-spanish-vegetable-paella-recipe/?ref=knowledge.wine) Most casual wine drinkers probably don't know [Sancerre ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sancerre%5F%28wine%29?ref=knowledge.wine)also features a red and rosé categories, though of course they are best known for their Sauvignon Blanc white wines. This one is made from 100% Pinot Noir.