Because of economic grants and the demands of the international market, many producers are blending with international varietals especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and to a lesser extent, Chardonnay. The property is gorgeous, and the wines quite good – you can find them using the wine searcher tool to the right. About Lisbon.

Michaud also had a 2003 Chalone Syrah that I also really thought was great.  A beautifully structured elegant & velvety Syrah with a WOW bouquet (elegantly put if I do say so myself). But I bring it up as it seems to be yet another marketing tool that many people are using to help their wines stand out from the crowd. 

We also throw in a couple tools to help remember the good stuff. We have chosen 2003 Pagos De Infante 100 % tempranillo from the Ribera de Duero located on the northern plateau along the Duero River. So with that being said our fourth wine is a 2004 Domaine Gayda Three Winds Vin de Pay d'Oc syrah from the Languedoc. Cheers