SweepSteaks & Syrah

Red meat and red wine - an admirable combination. And, it looks like Kobrand Wines and Smith & Wollensky have teamed up to bring steak lovers and oenephiles the best of both:

Visit a Smith & Wollensky restaurant near you this February and you'll find a prix fixe menu of starters, steaks, and sides that's certain to delight carnivores and oenophiles alike.

Besides offering your choice of sirloin, filet mignon, filet au poivre, or other tender, prime-grade steak, it also includes three glasses from a selection of six exceptional Syrahs. These are intense wines with concentrated fruit from the finest vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara. Each has been chosen by the chef to accompany different dishes on the menu and each comes with pairing recommendations.

And, the real kicker is Kobrand's Syrah SweepSteaks contest. The prize is airfare for two plus a private tour and tasting at each featured winery in California: