Tag Archives: Syrah

Winners Announced at America’s Oldest Wine Competition

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jeff

The 2011 California State Fair is going strong in our State’s capitol, and they have already announced the winners of the annual wine competition.  As a side note, the California State fair is the oldest wine competition in the United States, starting in … Continue reading →

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Que Syrah, Sirah.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dustin

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 →

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The Casa Castilla Monastrell: a top 10 $10 wine.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Dustin

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 →

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