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2007
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+ Syrah
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | DR. VINO MARCH 23, 2010 Syrah: beyond the fruit bomb While Merlot’s fall from grace can be traced to one line in the movie Sideways , the fall of Syrah has been more difficult to track. Chave , St. | | | | | | | | -
DR. VINO | MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009 Screwcaps, scores, riesling, the Loire, Cali cab: John Gilman part two Their 2007 Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling was a perfect example of just how insidious screwcaps are for wine- this wine received 90 points from Josh Raynolds in his International Wine Cellar review in the September-October ’08 issue, and Josh has a great palate. German Riesling. And I really don’t understand why. just don’t get it. The Loire. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets The red wines of the Northern Rhone are 100% Syrah (except in Cote-Rotie where a tiny amount of Viogner is sometimes added). St Joseph, Cornas, and Crozes-Hermitage are the other Northern Rhone applellations that produce red wines, and they are more approachable price-wise than Hermitage or Cote-Rotie. It needs food. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 Thoughts on a Northern Rhône Tasting Could it be that I'm just not a big fan of Syrah? Here are some of the white wines that I enjoyed: 2007 Guigal Crozes-Hermitage ($22) - such a lovely perfume, and nicely balanced. 2007 Chaptoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche ($30) - great perfume, great fruit, oily texture that retains some energy. Where was Dard et Ribo??? MORE >>
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