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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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The Casa Castilla Monastrell: a top 10 $10 wine.
GSM wines are blends popular in Australia and the Rhone Valley of France. The term stands for the three varietals used in these blended wines, Grenache/garnacha, shiraz/syrah, and mourvedre. All three of these grapes create excellent wine, and the blended … Continue reading
Posted in Wine History, Wine Reviews
Tagged Australia, brie, cheese, cherry, France, fruit, garnacha, grenahce, GSM, leather, monastrell, mourvedre, pepper, pork, Rhone Valley, ribs, Shiraz, Spain, spice, Syrah, tannin, tobacco
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Paradise in Virginia
You might know that Virginia was one of the thirteen colonies in the American Revolution, or that it was the 10th state admitted to the Union, it’s capital is Richmond, or that it only allows governors to serve one term, … Continue reading
Posted in Wine Reviews, Wine Tasting, Winery Reviews
Tagged Cabernet Franc, cabernet sauvignon, cherry, earthy, oak, pasta, tobacco, Virginia
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