Noël Verset made wines in Cornas that for many people define the potential greatness of the Northern Rhône and of Syrah. He grew an old Syrah clone called La Petite Syrah , a clone known for aromatic complexity. We tend to value the idea of vinifying individual plots separately, as in Burgundy, and increasingly now in Champagne. MORE >>

In 1989, he competed for a prize to visit Burgundy for a week’s visit with Paul Bouchard, the Burgundian domaine/negotiant. Peter won the prize, spent the week in Burgundy, and upon his return raised funds for his own winery and persuaded Bouchard to join him in the venture (hence the name). Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. MORE >>

Jean-Robert Pitte former director of the Sorbonne and author of Bordeaux-Burgundy said it will show students that it wine is “a pleasure, good for their health and part of their national heritage.&#. The syrah will have the line “Oh sexy, girlfriend!&# What a crazy week in wine news! Described as “Brambly. Floral. MORE >>

When I asked winemaker Roli Velich of the Moric winery which grape was the most apt comparison for Blaufränkisch, he suggested no fewer than three: pinot noir from Burgundy, Syrah from the Northern Rhone and Nebbiolo from Piedmont. When it came time to sell the wine, he priced it the same as his better known Cabernet Sauvignon. MORE >>

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. … so when you think of Portugal, you probably think of Port, yes? About Lisbon. Meeting Producers. Alorna. Quinta de Sant’ Ana. MORE >>