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AJ Wine Series: A Balanced Carmenere
For the next four months, Winestrong will feature a multi-part series, reviewing wine bottles that are affordable and accessible to the majority of wine drinkers. It is called the Average Joes (AJ) Wine Series. The majority of our wine reviews during that time will … Continue reading
Posted in AJ Wine Series, Wine Reviews
Tagged AJ Wine Series, balanced, Carmenere, Chile, Costco, earthy, full body, red raspberry, soft, spicy, versatile, zinfandel
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Wine Review: Las Rocas Garnacha
Garnacha is the Spanish pronunciation of grenache, which is one of the most popular grapes you might not know much about. Originally grown in Spain, it made its way into France, Australia, and California in that order. It requires hot … Continue reading
Posted in Wine History, Wine Reviews
Tagged blackberry, garnacha, jammy, medium bodied, mineral, raspberry, robert parker, spicy, Wine Advocate
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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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