169 Articles match "Syrah"

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• Gonon vs. Leeuwin: a Syrah - Shiraz shootout
  
  In honor of Australia Day last week, and because I think syrah is most seasonally apt in the winter, I tried a Northern Rhone syrah against an Aussie shiraz. Okay, there was no shootout. Sort of a duel, but without the guns, wounds or Aaron Burr. Normally you’d think this would be a no-brainer since although it is the same grape by a different name, the stylistic differences
  Dr. Vino - Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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• Women Of The Vine Cellars Napa Valley Syrah 2006
  
  This Napa Valley Syrah made by winemaker Heidi Peterson Barret has deep blueberry colors, with lot's happening on the nose: roasted marshmallows, tar, blackberry jam, black plum, rosehips, strawberries and eucalyptus. Tags: Syrah Heidi Peterson Barret napa valle On the palate rich almost sweet blue fruits, hints of white pepper, dried cherries, licorice and marzipan with a nice long finish. A
  Vigna Uva Vino - Saturday, December 26, 2009
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• Imbibe New York Wine Club–Syrah
  
  Tags: Wine Reviews Syrah Sparkling Shiraz Imbibe Wine Clu Last night we drank on Eastern Parkway, at Jenn’s place–Suzanne, Cathy, Jenn, and me.  It’s It’s been months since the wine club last met, for dinner at Kelleigh’s with partners, making it an entirely different crew.  Since Since then, Suzanne has  joined and Cathy is in between countries.  
  Imbibe New York - Friday, January 9, 2009
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• Agustin Cubero UNUS Syrah 2006 Spain
  
  From Bodegas Agustin Cubero in the Calatayud region of Spain comes this VERY dark, VERY opaque, VERY purple wine that is made from 100% Syrah grapes. Tags: Syrah Nero D'Avola The Wine Room of Forest Hills Spain Calatayu This one is BIG and RICH and a real bargain for something in the $12 range, found this at The Wine Room of Forest Hills. On the nose- rich aromas of barnyard, bacon, horse and varnish, and flavors of black currant with a citrus edge, then emerging bursts of chalky violets and roasted peppers.
  Vigna Uva Vino - Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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• Tenuta Il Borro Pian di Nova Toscana 2005 IGT
  
  Another blend from Ferragamo's Il Borro, this blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Sangiovese reflects a subtle nose of red cherries, currants and leather, with hints of vanilla and a finish of spices, namely cinnamon and cloves. The wines simplicity make it an attractive blend that utilizes the best of both grapes, Syrah for a rich spiciness and Sangiovese for an earthy freshness. ©2008 2008 photo by Dave Triege
  Vigna Uva Vino - Sunday, December 7, 2008
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• Curtis Heritage Series Santa Barbara County Cuvee 2005
  
  This California red is influenced by the style of the Southern Rhone valley with a blend of 46% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 17% Grenache and 14% Cinsault. Tags: Syrah Grenache Mourvedre cinsaul On the nose, an intense flashback to cherry flavored Jolly Ranchers, morphing into roasted marshmallows on a campfire, and hints of smoked meats, leather and petrol. Noticeably high in alcohol, 14.9%, and a palate of blackberry, herbs & spices, rhubarb pie and white pepper.
  Vigna Uva Vino - Sunday, December 28, 2008
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• Cat Rotie Syrah California
  
  Syrah is the only grape used to make the famous Rhône wines of Côte Rotie and Hermitage, but it also is the major component of most Rhône blends, this California red wine is a take on that famous French grape. 100% Syrah and dark purple in color with a nose full of violets and chocolate, beautiful flavors of black currant and licorice, and finally leaving you with a smooth finish and hints of ceda
  Vigna Uva Vino - Monday, January 5, 2009
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• Blind Tasting of Twelve Syrahs
  
  At Snooth's tasting room I had the opportunity to sample 12 Syrahs selected by Greg Dal Piaz. They were all 100% Syrah varietal, so it still amazes me how much of a range there was in the flights. A few common threads were the high alcohol content (a 14.57% average), full body, dark fruits, black pepper and spices. (Please So here they are, a powerfully dirty dozen. 2006 Neyers Napa Valley California - Hudson Vineyards Syrah 14.1% - $40 On the nose a funky barnyard waft Please note all bottles were opened 2.5 hours before tasting).
  Vigna Uva Vino - Thursday, January 22, 2009
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• M. Cosentino Syrah 2003 California
  
  Bottled by Crystal Valley Cellars in Yountville and blended from several different Syrahs from the area, this deep red gives up aromas of cassis, black currant, and dark berries. Winemaker Tasting notes from the 2005 vintage Côtes du Rhône-style, this Syrah is a blend from the Mandeville Island Vineyard and two proven Northern Lodi area vineyards– Kirschenmann and Knoll Vineyards in the Victor and Lockeford areas, respectively.Fermented and aged in a combination of oak barrels; French, American and European, for 18 months. Flavors are full and complex, with exotic fruits like figs which make a great first impression on the palate.
  Vigna Uva Vino - Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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• Romanis Gres-Saint-Paul Coteaux du Languedoc 2004 France
  
  It's a blend of Syrah with Grenache and Mourvedre. Tags: France Syrah Grenache Mourvedre Languedoc Keith Beaver I dropped by to see Keith Beavers at Alphabet City Wines last night, only to find him sitting around a table with friends sampling probably over 20 wines. I ended up hanging out for a couple
  Vigna Uva Vino - Saturday, March 13, 2010
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