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Que Syrah, Sirah.
A common question that I overhear in my wine store is about the difference between syrah, shiraz, and petite sirah. Are they the same grape? If I like one, will I like the other? The answer is . . . … Continue reading
Posted in Wine History, Wine Reviews
Tagged blackberry, blueberry, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, cherry, Cotes du Rhone, currant, dry, ginger, petite sirah, plum, Shiraz, spicy, Syrah, tannic, tannin
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Age Discrimination: What’s with Old Vine Zinfandel?
The term “old vine” has a fairly obvious meaning, but what is the actual difference in the taste of a bottle of plain-old zinfandel and one that boasts the old vine label? In sum, zin vines are as sturdy as … Continue reading
Posted in Wine Reviews
Tagged blackberry, blueberry, Cajun, chalkiness, cherry, kiwi, Lodi, Napa, old vine, pepper, St. Helena, steak, tuna, Wine Review, zinfandel
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