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 Merlot + 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. | WHY WINE BLOG JULY 13, 2011 Kir-Yianni Paranga 2009 For tonight's pizza I chose a Paranga 'vin de pay de Macedonia' Kir-Yianni 2009, a blend of Xinomavro, Merlot and Syrah. The grapes come from the viticultural area of Agios Panteleimon in Florina in Northwestern Greece that lies at an altitude of 600 meters. Then it's always red." For that matter, I never even heard of. | | | | | |
| | | WHY WINE BLOG FEBRUARY 28, 2010  Arboleda Carmenère 2006 Wish I had a nice Canadian wine tonight so I could toast the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team on their winning of the Gold medal. Bring on the steaks!!! | ALICE FEIRING FEBRUARY 19, 2008 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas In conferences dominated by scientists, biodynamics in particular provokes sneers, but Jose Ramon Lissarague a professor of viticulture in Madrid said he agreed. In any relationship, man and grape or man and man (or woman) if you force a situation, more often than not viticultural or emotional disaster follows. That seems obvious. | WINE TASTING GUY OCTOBER 26, 2008 Wine starts in the Vineyard - Golan Heights Winery Of particular interest was the 2003 Yarden Syrah - a big California style Syrah with dark fruit, this concentrated wine with big soft tannins will coat your palate and leave you with a nice long finish. Much more versatile in terms of foods it will pair well with than the more popular Cabs & Merlots. | | | | | | | |
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WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 Blending Wines.
I'm headed up North tomorrow to the Galil region which includes the highly regarded Galil & Golan Heights viticultural sections. Once again trusty Wine Tasting Guy told them that many Bordeaux (generally Right Bank) have a majority Merlot. We were playing with 3 varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah & Sangiovese. MORE >> -
EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 Runnin' To The Mailbox For Ventana Syrah
am still a bit confused) he had had enough with fighting and studying so him and his wife bought some land and dove into viticulture. This area is well known mostly for its chardonnay which takes up forty percent of the area's acreage but also plants the Bordeaux grapes cabernet sauvignon and merlot as well as, of course, zinfandel. MORE >> -
EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2007  Frisbees and Snacks and Wine OH My!! : Part I
It starts out with primarily shiraz ( syrah) and a good amount of the South African original, pinotage, a viticultural cross of Cinsaut and Pinot Noir created in the 1920's. After that add a little Grenache and some merlot and round it off with small percentages of Gamay (really?) It is huge. But the best part is Sheep's Meadow. MORE >> -
EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN MAY I PRESENT TO YOU THE ALPHABET CITY WINE CO. WINE STARTER KIT. Inquire within or by phone: (212) 505-WINE
Historically one of the most important countries in South America for viticulture Chile along with Mexico (Yes, Mexico) and Peru were the first to experience wine cultivation due to the Spanish conquistadors. 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 MORE >>
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