Syrah (in this conference calle a hot weather grape) will continue to be abused by the new world. Not to my palate at any rate. home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « Global Warming & Wine Conference: M. February 19, 2008 The Climate Change in Spain, was a rather emotional panel. MORE >>

blend of old vines Carignan (is there a more under-rated grape?), Syrah, and Grenache. 75% Syrah, some Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvedre make up the balance. Classic peppery and meaty Syrah, with good energy and balance. Call me crazy, but I don't see us climbing out of this recession any time soon. MORE >>

Both are great (as long as the '05's which have been out for well over a year were stored properly) but the 2006 were rated slightly higher by Israeli wine critic Daniel Rogov. Also from Yarden is their Syrah and Pinot Noir. Bustan's wines are 100% varietal - a Cabernet , a merlot & a Syrah. Buy it up, drink it and be proud. MORE >>

Tim at Winecast is hosting this month, and new world Syrah is his theme of choice. have little experience with Syrah, and I don't drink much new world wine, other than Oregon Pinot Noir. So it was with an intrepid spirit and good cheer that I set out to taste a new world Syrah for WBW #30. We'll see. First, the lamb. So what? MORE >>

The producers name is Chateau Rouet and it was a blend of 60% granache and 40% syrah and had a beautiful pink color and a wacky curvaceous bottle. The article mentioned that the Loire, because it is known mostly for its Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc wines cab franc has seen a decline on an already low export rate. Gal was torn. MORE >>