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. The property is gorgeous, and the wines quite good – you can find them using the wine searcher tool to the right. About Lisbon. MORE >>

The red (a blend of syrah, cinsault, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, and others) has a rich toast nose with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate, and on the palate full bodied with a finish of black licorice. Hilaire (now available in the United States, check out the wine-searcher tool to find them) and meeting Philippe and his wife. MORE >>

It is a very well organized tool for teaching yourself and others how to identify the signature scents and flavors in a wine, basically helping you to develop your olfactory (scent) memory. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache from Corbieres!" Le Nez du Vin is an exceptional training tool! Quick! Wine, of course. MORE >>

Please put aside the fact that I've compiled this list because I'm a tool of the marketing gestalt that controls Napa Valley.) Most of the cults aren't even bottled yet when they are purchased as futures, and this fact might give you the "blues." You aren't alone. This list is by no means complete, and it may very well be inaccurate. MORE >>

Michaud also had a 2003 Chalone Syrah that I also really thought was great.  A beautifully structured elegant & velvety Syrah with a WOW bouquet (elegantly put if I do say so myself). But I bring it up as it seems to be yet another marketing tool that many people are using to help their wines stand out from the crowd.  MORE >>