Fabulous evening with Bob Pepi, wine consultant and founder of the Eponymous brand of California Reds. Some preferred the very elegant Syrah with steak, others the Petite Syrah or Full-bodied Chardonnay with pasta. also liked the Syrah and the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. with their ripe, meaty flavors. MORE >>

Here are some of the wines that stood out for me: 1992 Edmunds St John Syrah Grand Heritage. Another excellent California wine. The more I learn about wine, the more I realize that I don't know. Even within the wine regions I know, I don't really know anything. Same is true with wine, I would say. had never met any of these folks. MORE >>

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The vineyards that surround the Glen Ellen house produced America's first Petite Syrah in 1961 and the Concannon family has produce Petite Sirah ever since. Tags: California Petite Sirah A few weeks ago I received two bottles of Glen Ellen wine and my first thoughts were 'why?' Liters, another cheap wine association. MORE >>

Here is a fine Napa blend of 46% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, and 1% Grenache. Deep violet colors in the glass, spreading to a garnet outer ring, with aromas of red berry and ripe black cherry and wafts of smoke. Robert Parker: 90 pts Wine Spectator: 92 pts Retails: $35 MORE >>