This is a tiny town in the Northern Rhone, famous for its red wine made from Syrah and white from Viognier. Today I had the chance to taste many wines, including the 2009 and 2007 Cotes du Rhone white (made from mostly viognier) selling for $14 that is incredibly fresh and delicious, with racy apricot on the palate and a long finish. MORE >>

He brought a Viognier Chateau de Nages 2009 from Costieres de Nimes (Nortre Pais Blanc) which is delicious -- extremely well balanced, with racy acidity, a long finish, and flavors of ripe fresh apricot and peach on the nose and palate. 100% Syrah. This is a classic vintage, classic of the style (syrah on granite soil). MORE >>

At their winery the host what seems to be lovely wine pairing events with hors d’oeurves and produce several varieties of wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot, Syrah and Grenache. Hermanus is a coastal town about in the most southern part of S. link]. link]. MORE >>

At Backsberg you will find wines in various quality levels, with whites including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and sparklers as well including Viognier. It was a Syrah and notable for its dry elegance and balance. Arco Laamar & Harry Haddon (checked shirt). Two wineries being neighborly!”. Tread Lightly by Backsberg anyone?). MORE >>

So much so, at half time of game, I got on-line and ordered more Atwater Cab-Merlot and Syrah. Sometimes when you least expect it, you open what may becomes your new favorite bottle of wine. Tonight I opened one of my remaining bottles of Finger Lakes wine purchased at my last tour in December. blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. MORE >>